Describe the effects of the Great Depression on Georgians. Select the two that apply.

Question

(2 points)
Responses

Many rural Georgians were so used to poverty due to the state’s poor economy in the late 1920s that they had hardly noticed the Great Depression.
Many rural Georgians were so used to poverty due to the state’s poor economy in the late 1920s that they had hardly noticed the Great Depression.

Unlike most states, Georgia was not interdependent on the rest of the nation, so the Great Depression did not affect the state.
Unlike most states, Georgia was not interdependent on the rest of the nation, so the Great Depression did not affect the state.

Georgia’s economy was suffering so badly that, by 1930 the state government could not pay its own bills.
Georgia’s economy was suffering so badly that, by 1930 the state government could not pay its own bills.

During the 1920s and 1930s, it was easier for African Americans and other minorities to find work than it was for white males.

What was significant about the Presidential election of 1932? Select the two that apply.
(2 points)
Responses

The American people were satisfied with Hoover’s policies
The American people were satisfied with Hoover’s policies

The American people re-elected Hoover with an overwhelming majority.
The American people re-elected Hoover with an overwhelming majority.

Roosevelt promised bold action, unlike Hoover
Roosevelt promised bold action, unlike Hoover

Roosevelt promised a “New Deal”

The situations in the list below were reactions to which of the following historical periods?

Overborrowing money and overusing credit
Speculating on the rise of stock prices
Overproduction in agriculture and low wages in industry


(1 point)
Responses

America’s entrance into World War II
America’s entrance into World War II

Growth of Atlanta’s transportation networks in the 1920s
Growth of Atlanta’s transportation networks in the 1920s

Onset of the Great Depression
Onset of the Great Depression

Georgia’s recovery from World War I

What contributed to Eugene Talmadge's popularity among rural white Georgians and his electoral success?
(1 point)
Responses

His advocacy for increased taxes and government spending.
His advocacy for increased taxes and government spending.

His commitment to maintaining high auto tag fees and property taxes.
His commitment to maintaining high auto tag fees and property taxes.

His promises to alleviate hardships for farmers by cutting auto tag fees, reducing property taxes, and lowering utility rates.
His promises to alleviate hardships for farmers by cutting auto tag fees, reducing property taxes, and lowering utility rates.

His indifference to the challenges faced by farmers during the depression.

Answer 1

Effects of the Great Depression on Georgians:

1. Georgia’s economy was suffering so badly that, by 1930 the state government could not pay its own bills.
2. Many rural Georgians were so used to poverty due to the state’s poor economy in the late 1920s that they had hardly noticed the Great Depression.

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Significance of the Presidential election of 1932:

1. Roosevelt promised bold action, unlike Hoover.
2. Roosevelt promised a “New Deal.”

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Situations related to historical periods:

• Onset of the Great Depression

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Contributions to Eugene Talmadge's popularity:

• His promises to alleviate hardships for farmers by cutting auto tag fees, reducing property taxes, and lowering utility rates.