Question

Which was a major result of the Great Depression of 1929?

A) Banks became owned by the government.
B) There were term limits placed on the president.
C)The federal government grew to try and prevent future depressions
D) Millions of Americans volunteered for World Ware II to escape poverty.

Answer 1

The federal government grew to try and prevent future depressions. In general, we call these the "New Deal" programs of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Answer 2

The appropriate answer is d. millions of Americans volunteered for World War 2 to escape poverty. Some believe that government spending on the war ended the great Depression. Others however do not share this view. The fact is though that the war opened up avenues for employment taking many out of poverty.