Question

1 multiple choice 1 point which of the following was an immediate effect of the great depression on employment? a. significant rise in unemployment increase in government employment expansion of industrial production increased job opportunities in the agricultural sector 2 multiple choice 1 point which of the following was a major cause of the great depression? stable stock market conditions high tariffs on imported goods overproduction and underconsumption excessive government regulation

Explanation:

Question 1 (First Multiple - Choice)

The Great Depression led to a significant economic downturn. Option A: The Great Depression caused a massive rise in unemployment, so "A. A spike in the unemployment" is correct. Option B: Government employment increase was a later response (like New Deal programs), not an immediate effect. Option C: Industrial production declined, not expanded. Option D: Agricultural jobs faced hardships (overproduction led to price drops, not more job opportunities).

The Great Depression had multiple causes. Option A: Stable stock market conditions are incorrect; the stock market crash was a trigger. Option B: High tariffs were a contributing factor but not the major cause. Option C: Overproduction (businesses made too much) and underconsumption (people couldn't buy enough) led to a surplus, falling prices, and economic collapse, which was a major cause. Option D: Excessive government regulation was not a cause; in fact, lack of regulation in some areas (like banking) was an issue.

Answer:

A. A spike in the unemployment

Question 2 (Second Multiple - Choice)