Author Question: During the depression, Hispanic Americans __________. A) were able to move up to middle-class ... (Read 42 times)

HCHenry · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Which statement best summarizes protest movements in the early years of the depression?

A) Demonstrations were virtually nonexistent despite the awful conditions.
B) The government passed a law that made it illegal to stage any type of protest.
C) Protesters came from a vast range of social, political, and economic interests.
D) Conservative Republicans dominated the ranks of those who led protest movements.

Question 2

Which statement about conditions for African Americans during the depression is true?

A) Unemployment rates for blacks stayed at the same high pre-depression rate.
B) Blacks received equal treatment in receiving aid from relief programs.
C) Religious charity groups often denied providing help to blacks.
D) Blacks were generally the first workers to be fired and the last to be hired.

Question 3

During the depression, Hispanic Americans __________.

A) were able to move up to middle-class status
B) experienced little discrimination in finding work
C) lost many jobs due to prejudice against them
D) largely returned to Mexico