Surviving Tough Times: The Great Depression
Once upon a time, in the early 1930s, a family in America had to face a very hard time, which people called the Great Depression. Many people lost their jobs, including mom and dad. Money was scarce, and they had to be careful with every penny. They grew vegetables in their backyard and traded with neighbors. The family stayed strong, always helping and supporting each other. The Great Depression happened because many banks failed, and people could not borrow or spend money as they used to. But, as time went on, things started to change. The government worked hard to fix the problems and slowly jobs started coming back. The family, like many others, started to rebuild their lives. It was a hard time, but it showed the strength and resilience of the people.
Question 1
What was the difficult period the family faced in the 1930s called?
Cold War
World War II
Great Depression
Explanation. The text mentions that the family had to face a very hard time in the early 1930s, which was called the Great Depression.
Prohibition Era
Industrial Revolution
Question 2
Why did the Great Depression happen?
Because of a war
Because many banks failed
Explanation. The text states that the Great Depression happened because many banks failed, and people could not borrow or spend money as they used to.
Because of a natural disaster
Because of a disease outbreak
Because of a political revolution
Question 3
What did the family do to survive during the Great Depression?
They moved to another country
They started a business
They borrowed money from the bank
They grew vegetables in their backyard and traded with neighbors
Explanation. The text mentions that during the Great Depression, the family grew vegetables in their backyard and traded with neighbors to survive.
They found a treasure
Question 4
What changed over time after the Great Depression?
People stopped working
The government stopped functioning
Jobs started coming back
Explanation. The text states that over time, jobs started coming back after the Great Depression.
The family moved to another country
People started losing more jobs
Question 5
What does the story of the family's experience during the Great Depression show about the people?
Their weakness
Their fear
Their strength and resilience
Explanation. The text concludes that the hard time during the Great Depression showed the strength and resilience of the people.
Their laziness
Their ignorance
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