Question

the withered leaves of industrial enterprise lie on every side; farmers find no markets for their produce; the savings of many years in thousands of families are gone. more important, a host of unemployed citizens face the grim problem of existence...
background information: us president franklin d roosevelt was elected on his promise to improve economic conditions in america. in his first inaugural address, which he gave the day he came into office, he discussed the economic crisis.
which economic problems does president roosevelt mention in this excerpt? check all that apply
□ high unemployment
□ lost savings
□ inflation
□ buying on margin
□ lack of markets

Explanation:

Match each option to the excerpt:

1. "a host of unemployed citizens" confirms high unemployment.
2. "savings of many years in thousands of families are gone" confirms lost savings.
3. "farmers find no markets for their produce" confirms lack of markets.
4. Inflation and buying on margin are not mentioned in the excerpt.

Answer:

• high unemployment
• lost savings
• lack of markets