Question

The Great Depression of 1929-1939 was different than other depressions because
A. It only affected rich people, not poor people
B. It affected everyone (both rich and poor) and lasted longer than previous depressions
C. It only affected the US- not other countries
D. It didn’t affect people- only the stock market

Answer 1

@OVERCOOL

Answer 2

This I'm not sure on, I think it is B C or D

Answer 3

One sec.

Answer 4

hmm?

Answer 5

I believe its B.

Answer 6

I read a little more on it.

Answer 7

No one knew how best to respond to the crisis. President Hoover believed the dole would do more harm than good and that local governments and private charities should provide relief to the unemployed and homeless.

Answer 8

hmmm

Answer 9

Those hurt the most were more stunned than angry. Many sank into despair and shame after they could not find jobs. The suicide rates increased from 14 to 17 per 100,000. Protest that did occur was local, not national: "farm holidays," neighbors of foreclosed farmers refusing to bid on farms at auction, neighbors moving evicted tenants' furniture back in, and local hunger marches