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  1. Which industry suffered from overproduction during the early 1920s?
Aautomobile
Bagriculture
Chousing
Dhousehold goods


  1. What was one effect of the popularity of the automobile on the U.S. economy?
AFactory workers experienced declining wages and longer working hours.
BTourism declined as drivers quickly tired of heavy road traffic.
CMore workers were needed in industries that made related parts.
DFewer people took on consumer debt in order to save up to buy a car.



  1. Which of these contributed the most to the Florida land boom?
Astock market speculation
Bintroduction of the automobile
Cconstruction of motels and diners
Delimination of state income taxes

Verified Answer :

1- 99% sure its B. agriculture

2- 93% sure its C. More workers were needed in industries that made related parts.

3- 57% sure its A. stock market speculation

The answers are the following:

1. The correct answer is B. During theWorld War I, the USA was the main provider of food for Europe, mostly Britain and France. After the war came to an end, European countries returned to growing their own food, leaving the US with an overproduction in agriculture.

2. The correct answer is A. Factory workers experienced difficult working conditions, which led to the organization of Unions, to help enruse fair pay and seek better conditions.

3. The correct answer is A. Due to the economic prosperity, investors took interest in Miami real estate. Property prices rose quickly due to speculation, and there was an excess in the purchase of supplies and all kinds of commodities.