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Great Depression Bell Ringer

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  • Q1
    Great Depression 1The Great Depression started in the United States. Its effects were felt around the world. A depression is when the production of goods and services declines. Many believe a policy to reduce risky investments in the United State’s stock market caused the Great Depression. The stock market crashed near the end of 1929. 2After the stock market crashed, people felt anxious about their savings. They chose to reduce spending. When demand for products fell, companies suffered. They had to reduce prices, production, and workforces. Unemployment made people spend less, making the problem worse. 3In most nations, unemployment reached 25%. People were desperate. Feelings of hate and anger were common. People sought someone to blame. This added to the beginning of World War II. 4The United States government made several attempts to improve the economy. Workers were hired for public works projects. The government also tried to increase prices through policy changes. The United States became more involved in World War II. Companies made supplies for the military, and the economy improved. Why did the Great Depression occur? 1. According to the passage, which sentence answers the above question?
    “A depression is when the production of goods and services declines.”
    “The United States became more involved in World War II.”
    “Many believe a policy to reduce risky investments in the United State’s stock market caused the Great Depression.
    “In most nations, unemployment reached 25%.”
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  • Q2
    Great Depression 1The Great Depression started in the United States. Its effects were felt around the world. A depression is when the production of goods and services declines. Many believe a policy to reduce risky investments in the United State’s stock market caused the Great Depression. The stock market crashed near the end of 1929. 2After the stock market crashed, people felt anxious about their savings. They chose to reduce spending. When demand for products fell, companies suffered. They had to reduce prices, production, and workforces. Unemployment made people spend less, making the problem worse. 3In most nations, unemployment reached 25%. People were desperate. Feelings of hate and anger were common. People sought someone to blame. This added to the beginning of World War II. 4The United States government made several attempts to improve the economy. Workers were hired for public works projects. The government also tried to increase prices through policy changes. The United States became more involved in World War II. Companies made supplies for the military, and the economy improved. "They chose to reduce spending." 2. Which question does the above sentence answer?
    Why did the Great Depression start?
    Why did the United States get involved in World War II?
    What does depression mean?
    How did people react to the stock market crash?
    30s
  • Q3
    Great Depression 1The Great Depression started in the United States. Its effects were felt around the world. A depression is when the production of goods and services declines. Many believe a policy to reduce risky investments in the United State’s stock market caused the Great Depression. The stock market crashed near the end of 1929. 2After the stock market crashed, people felt anxious about their savings. They chose to reduce spending. When demand for products fell, companies suffered. They had to reduce prices, production, and workforces. Unemployment made people spend less, making the problem worse. 3In most nations, unemployment reached 25%. People were desperate. Feelings of hate and anger were common. People sought someone to blame. This added to the beginning of World War II. 4The United States government made several attempts to improve the economy. Workers were hired for public works projects. The government also tried to increase prices through policy changes. The United States became more involved in World War II. Companies made supplies for the military, and the economy improved. 3. Which of the following was not an attempt by the United States to make its economy better?
    United States companies made supplies for the military.
    The government offered low-interest loans to unemployed people.
    The government tried to increase prices through policy changes.
    Workers were hired for public works projects.
    30s

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