Why is it sometimes said that some rural Georgians never realized there was a Great Depression that occurred during the late 1920s and 1930s?
A.
Most farmers were self-reliant and did not need cash
B.
The Great Depression had little impact upon the state
C.
Many citizens had been struggling economically for years following devastation to the state's crops due to the boll weevil and drought
D.
Agricultural areas continued to prosper through the depression.
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The correct answer is:
C. Many citizens had been struggling economically for years following devastation to the state's crops due to the boll weevil and drought.
This option highlights that the economic struggles faced by rural Georgians predated the Great Depression, which contributed to their perception of the economic situation.
