What group of people was the most adversely affected by the economics of the war?

The poor or middle income families

Explanation:

During that time the poor and the lower income families had a heavy reliance on the jobs that the husbands had, like being a factory worker. When the Depression began many workers were laid off, and a huge amount of families were even more impoverished.

why what did she do?

the big stick policy was to still look powerful, and be nice at the same time. the big stick policy was also to countries who were at war, find peace with eachother.

the dollar diplomacy was to expand american business and get it to latin america, for that would be good for the economy.

you my friend, your regards.

agubaba khaleekha.