Question

A slave working in a field.
What does this image suggest about life during the Great Depression? Check all that apply.

Many people lived in poverty and could not afford new clothes.
Life was difficult for many young people during the Depression.
Some young people had to work instead of going to school.
Most young people did not have to face the problems their parents did.
African Americans did not suffer from the economic effects of the Depression.

Answer 1

Based on the image of a slave working in a field and the context of the Great Depression, the following points can be checked:

- **Many people lived in poverty and could not afford new clothes.** (This is likely true as many families were struggling financially during the Great Depression.)
- **Life was difficult for many young people during the Depression.** (This is true, as the economic hardships impacted young people as well.)
- **Some young people had to work instead of going to school.** (This is also true, as many children and teens were required to work to help support their families during this time.)
- **Most young people did not have to face the problems their parents did.** (This is generally not true, as young people often faced similar difficulties as their parents.)
- **African Americans did not suffer from the economic effects of the Depression.** (This is false, as African Americans were significantly affected by the economic downturn and often faced additional barriers.)

In summary, the first three statements can be considered applicable to the image and context provided.