In which of the following ways did the environmental challenge depicted in the passage most influence the
economic conditions of the 1930s for affected American
populations?

O It exacerbated deindustrialization and the
depopulation of older urban areas.

O It was the primary driving force behind the
movement of textile mills overseas.

O It encouraged economic isolationism and the
implementation of tariffs.
O It increased unemployment and created a
generation of transient workers.