Question

Directions: Review the key terms and events from the Great Depression and the early 1930s. Drag each description into the correct column, identifying it as either a cause or effect of the Great Depression. (18 points)
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Causes of the Great Depression Effects of the Great Depression


Dust bowl - severe drought and poor farming practices eroded topsoil, caused massive dust storms

installment plans / buying on credit - people bought more than they could afford by making small monthly payments

Underconsumption - wages stayed low while prices rose, so people bought fewer goods

Unsold goods piled up -> business slowdown -> further production cuts and job losses

Millions lose wages -> home foreclosures -> creating of hoovervilles as people sought shelter

failed farms and loss and livelihood -> over 500,000 people displaced and migration west to california

Answer 1

Causes of the Great Depression
- Installment plans / buying on credit - people bought more than they could afford by making small monthly payments
- Underconsumption - wages stayed low while prices rose, so people bought fewer goods
- Unsold goods piled up -> business slowdown -> further production cuts and job losses

Effects of the Great Depression
- Dust Bowl - severe drought and poor farming practices eroded topsoil, caused massive dust storms
- Millions lose wages -> home foreclosures -> creating of hoovervilles as people sought shelter
- Failed farms and loss of livelihood -> over 500,000 people displaced and migration west to California