During the 1920s, how did overproduction play a role in causing the great depression?
there were not enough products to satisfy consumer needs.
high tariffs kept goods from being sold to foreign countries.
there were not enough consumers to buy the excess goods.
it kept too many people employed longer than necessary.

Explanation:

The correct answer is 3. During the 1920s, there were not enough consumers to buy the excess goods, specifically in the real estate market. The construction of houses during the 20s exceeded the population growth by 25%.  To make matters worse, a large part of the population was unemployed. This meant that even fewer people could buy the goods that were produced in the country. In 1925 there were twelve milli

The Great Depression was a time of economic hardship in America. ... A main cause of the Great Depression was overproduction. Factories and farms were producing more goods than the people could afford to buy. As a result, prices fell, factories closed and workers were laid off.   Your Welcome!

Explanation:

the answer to number 5 is fort sumter

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