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In History / High School | 2025-07-06

Due to frustration at the models of finance and business during the Great Depression of the 1930s, the life of fast crime was becoming more seductive to the average American.
○ True
○ False

Asked by elijah892212

Answer (1)

The statement is true; during the Great Depression, economic hardship made crime seem more appealing to many Americans. Figures like Al Capone exemplified how illegal activities became a survival strategy amidst the chaos. The perception of crime as a challenge to corruption contributed to its allure. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

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