Question

14 why were african americans particularly harmed when the stock market crashed? a. the jobs that they held either went away or were filled by white people. b. they were put to work on public programs created during the first new deal. c. they were blamed for the economic conditions leading to the crash. d. they drew unemployment, causing more strain on the economy.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: During the stock market crash and the Great Depression, African Americans often held jobs that were the first to be cut, and white workers would take over remaining jobs, so this explains their harm.
• Option B: Public programs in the New Deal were meant to help, not harm, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: There's no major historical basis for blaming African Americans for the economic conditions leading to the crash, so this is wrong.
• Option D: Drawing unemployment doesn't cause strain on the economy in a way that specifically harms African Americans, and this is not a valid reason for their particular harm.

Answer:

A. The jobs that they held either went away or were filled by white people.