The Great Depression Quick Check

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Question
Which of the following accurately compares the economic impacts of the Great Depression in Northern Rhodesia and Burma? (1 point)
Responses

Widespread rioting and revolts broke out in both colonies.
Widespread rioting and revolts broke out in both colonies.

Both colonies’ exports and wages decreased.
Both colonies’ exports and wages decreased.

Both colonies’ exports decreased and local Burmese residents began to purchase cheap land.
Both colonies’ exports decreased and local Burmese residents began to purchase cheap land.

Taxes decreased in both colonies.

1 answer

The most accurate comparison of the economic impacts of the Great Depression in Northern Rhodesia and Burma is:

Both colonies’ exports and wages decreased.

This response reflects the broader economic trends of the Great Depression, which included declines in exports and wages in many colonial economies.