Question

average per capita income by province

1. based on the source above, which province saw the greatest drop in average income?

a. british columbia
b. ontario
c. saskatchewan
d. nova scotia

1. based on the source above, which of the following world events most likely led to the drop in income?

a. world war i
b. world war ii
c. the great depression
d. the cold war

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate income drop for BC

$\text{Drop} = 604 - 314 = 290$

Step2: Calculate income drop for Ontario

$\text{Drop} = 549 - 318 = 231$

Step3: Calculate income drop for Alberta

$\text{Drop} = 545 - 212 = 333$

Step4: Calculate income drop for Saskatchewan

$\text{Drop} = 478 - 139 = 339$

Step5: Calculate income drop for Nova Scotia

$\text{Drop} = 502 - 307 = 195$

Step6: Compare all drops to find largest

$339 > 333 > 290 > 231 > 195$

Step7: Match event to 1928-1933 timeline

The Great Depression occurred 1929-1939, aligning with the data's years.

Answer:

1. c. Saskatchewan
2. c. The Great Depression