USA HISTORY

THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940

THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the 1930s, the largest Japanese American and Chinese American populations were found in
A
Arizona
B
California
C
Oregon
D
Washington
E
Hawaii
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -E. migrated into rural areas, where work was more available. In the 1930s, the largest Japanese-and Chinese-American populations were found in A. Oregon.

Detailed explanation-2: -California was hit hard by the economic collapse of the 1930s. Businesses failed, workers lost their jobs, and families fell into poverty. While the political response to the depression often was confused and ineffective, social messiahs offered alluring panaceas promising relief and recovery.

Detailed explanation-3: -Innovation and increased efficiency at home and at work allowed for more leisure time and people embraced cultural and social pursuits such as literature, film, music and partying. Women were also gaining their independence and making their mark outside the home.

Detailed explanation-4: -Causes of Great Depression Tight monetary policies adopted by the Central Bank of America. Stock market crash of 1929. The failure of banks, which was the impact of the stock market crash as more people withdrew their savings from the banks leading to closure. Reduction in purchases due to diminished savings.

Detailed explanation-5: -Where might Americans have laid the blame for their difficulties during the early 1930’s? Americans would lay their blame on their personal life. If a man lost his job, his family saw it as his own fault. The loss of a job meant reduction in status.

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