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Many African American farmers in Harlem packed up and moved west.
Many African American farmers in Harlem packed up and moved west.
Unemployment increased by about 25 percent.
Unemployment increased by about 25 percent.
It caused the Harlem teenage community to become boxcar children.
It caused the Harlem teenage community to become boxcar children.
It ended a major intellectual and cultural movement and caused people to question the existing order.
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The most accurate evaluation of how the consequences of the Great Depression impacted the African American community in Harlem is:
Unemployment increased by about 25 percent.
During the Great Depression, African Americans faced disproportionately high unemployment rates, exacerbating existing social and economic challenges. While other responses mention various consequences, the increase in unemployment specifically highlights the severe economic impact felt by the Harlem community.
