Question

which showed that the economy was weaker than the stock market indicated during the 1920s? new banks opened and flourished. farmers went bankrupt. more people bought goods with cash. banks helped farmers pay their mortgages.

Explanation:

To determine which option shows the economy was weaker than the stock market indicated in the 1920s, we analyze each:

• "New banks opened and flourished" suggests economic strength, not weakness.
• "Farmers went bankrupt" indicates underlying economic issues (e.g., overproduction, low prices) despite a seemingly strong stock market, showing the economy was weaker.
• "More people bought goods with cash" could imply economic stability, not weakness.
• "Banks helped farmers pay mortgages" suggests banks were stable and helping, not a sign of economic weakness.

Answer:

B. Farmers went bankrupt.