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Question 7 • OK-Oklahoma History -CA- 37411A

Why was Oklahoma’s economy so devastated by the Great Depression?

Answer
A
Oklahoma goods faced higher tariffs than goods produced elsewhere.
B
Overproduction was a significant issue in the oil and agricultural industries.
C
Bank failures in Oklahoma were more severe than in other areas.
D
State legislators refused to accept federal aid.

Explanation

Oklahoma depended heavily on agriculture and oil, and both industries produced more than the market could absorb. That overproduction drove prices and farmers’ incomes down, worsening the economic damage of the Great Depression. The correct choice is B, “Overproduction was a significant issue in the oil and agricultural industries.”

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