Question

question 7 of 20
which statement best describes why homelessness increased during the great depression?
a. many americans invested all their money in the stock market.

b. many americans thought there were more job opportunities as migrants.

c. many americans had no jobs or savings they could use to pay their mortgages.

d. many americans had no opportunity to invest in real estate.

Explanation:

During the Great Depression, widespread unemployment wiped out most Americans' incomes and savings. Without funds to cover mortgage payments, many lost their homes directly, leading to a surge in homelessness. Option A describes a factor that caused the Depression but not directly homelessness. Option B is incorrect as migration was not a driver of increased homelessness. Option D is irrelevant, as lack of real estate investment did not cause homelessness.

Answer:

C. Many Americans had no jobs or savings they could use to pay their mortgages.