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Challenges of the Great Depression

Question 3 • MS U.S. History - SS3307 B-IC

Which statement best characterizes music and literature in the United States during the 1930s?

Answer
A
They mostly centered on the struggles of the upper class.
B
They mainly mixed sad stories of hardships with hopes for the future.
C
They primarily chronicled the struggles of authors and musicians.
D
They largely explained how the working class could get ahead.

Explanation

During the Great Depression of the 1930s, music and literature often portrayed unemployment, poverty, and other hardships faced by ordinary people. Many works also expressed resilience and hope that conditions could improve. So the best choice is “They mainly mixed sad stories of hardships with hopes for the future.”

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