1. PARTA: Which of the following identifies the central
idea of the text?
A The Great Depression was a very difficult time for
America, and the government took action to help the
economy recover.
B The Great Depression could have easily been
avoided if Americans had been more informed on
how the stock market and banks operated.
C The Great Depression could not have been
prevented, as the previous decades had experienced
nothing but growth.
D The Great Depression was a horrible economic time
for America, but the government's violation of
citizens' rights while helping the economy recover
was much worse.
