2. Which region of the country -east or west of the Mississippi River __ was better off in 1934? __

Determining which region was better off, east or west of the Mississippi River, in 1934 is complex and depends on various factors such as economic conditions, social dynamics, and government interventions. However, broadly speaking, the East, particularly the Northeast, had more established industries, infrastructure, and governmental support systems, which might have provided more stability compared to the West, which was still grappling with the aftermath of the Dust Bowl and economic challenges exacerbated by the Great Depression.