Question

1. briefly explain how the following demographics were affected by the great depression:

children:
women:
farmers:

Explanation:

• Children: Many faced malnutrition due to economic hardships. Some had to leave school to work or help at home.
• Women: Took on more domestic responsibilities as men lost jobs. Some entered the workforce in larger numbers (e.g., in low - wage jobs), but also faced discrimination.
• Farmers: Suffered from falling crop prices. Many faced foreclosure on their farms due to inability to pay mortgages. Some migrated in search of work (e.g., the "Okies" in the US).

Answer:

Children: Faced malnutrition and school - leaving.
Women: More domestic work, entered workforce with discrimination.
Farmers: Crop price fall, farm foreclosures, migration.