Why did the Great Depression hurt African Americans worse than it did white Americans?
A. They held industrial jobs in higher percentages than whites.
B. They held stocks in greater amounts than did whites.
C. Many lived in rural areas which were already experiencing poverty.
D. Relief efforts were designed to only benefit white Americans.
Answer: C
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