Question

The Great Depression had a significant impact on all citizens of the United States.How were African-Americans and other minorities affected?

A. most kept their jobs since they were paid low wages
B. they had more money since they had saved in the 1920s
C. many of them found jobs on farms in the southwest
D. discrimination against them increased because of increased job competition

Answer 1

African-Americans and other minorities faced increased discrimination and high unemployment rates during the Great Depression, exacerbated by the economic challenges and prevalent racism.

The correct option is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the Great Depression, African-Americans and other minorities were significantly affected. Contrary to some views, they did not keep their jobs just because they were paid low wages. In fact, discrimination against them increased as job competition with White workers intensified.

African-American unemployment rates reached nearly 50 percent by 1932. In both rural and urban settings, African-Americans faced heightened economic challenges, with many losing their jobs on farms and those in cities competing for the limited jobs available.

Likewise, minority women saw their opportunities in domestic services decline as White women entered these professions. The dual burden of both the economic downturn and prevalent racism made the Great Depression particularly severe for African-Americans and other minorities.

The correct option is D.