(25 and if you answer all and get at least 4 right) which of the following identifies the central idea of the article “an overview of the great depression”? question 1 options: the great depression was a very difficult time for america. the great depression could have easily been avoided if americans had been more informed on how the stock market and banks operated. the great depression could not have been prevented, as the previous decades had experienced nothing but growth. the great depression was a horrible economic time for america, but the government’s violation of citizens’ rights while the economy recover was much worse. question 2 (1 point) saved how did the great depression change the country? question 2 options: it set off a chain reaction of companies closing, unemployment and poverty. it destroyed the stock market and banking system forever. it caused millions of americans to die of starvation. it caused massive distrust among foreign investors who no longer wanted to trade with america. question 3 (1 point) franklin d. roosevelt’s new deal programs accomplished all of the following except: question 3 options: changed the rules governing the buying and selling of stocks created unemployment programs eliminated homelessness temporarily closed banks question 4 (1 point) entertainment played an important role during the great depression. which of the following was not discussed in the article? question 4 options: the people could hear reassuring radio addresses from the president entertainment offered people an escape and a way to lift their spirits radio shows provided free entertainment for families mostly children took advantage of the opportunity to utilize entertainment question 5 (1 point) what is the author’s purpose in the article, “an overview of the great depression.” question 5 options: to inform to entertain to persuade

The article "An Overview of the Great Depression" was written in 2017 by Jessica McBirney and it explores the causes and effects of the Great Depression, as well as how the US economy began to recover. The Great Depression referres to a period of time between 1929 to 1939.

1. Which of the following identifies the central idea of the article “An Overview of the Great Depression”?

The correct answer is: The Great Depression was a very difficult time for America.

The article begins by saying: "American citizens experienced the beginning of the worst economic disaster in the country’s history. The day marked the beginning of the Great Depression, a severe economic crisis that lasted for more than ten years and hurt millions of people around the country." In this introductory excerpt we can see the author will focus mainly on the impact the period had on Americans.

2. How did the Great Depression change the country?

The correct answer is: It set off a chain reaction of companies closing, unemployment and poverty.

The Great Depression caused not only economic problems for the country, but specially severe social problems like unemployement, homelessness, poverty, hunger, etc. We can read this in the section "Effects of the Depression" in the article.

3. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs accomplished all of the following except:

The correct answer is: Eliminated homelessness.

The article refers to measures taken in the banking system and the creation of unemployment programs but it does not imply that those measures eliminated homelessness in the country, but rather helped mildly.

4. Entertainment played an important role during The Great Depression. Which of the following was NOT discussed in the article?

The correct answer is: Mostly children took advantage of the opportunity to utilize entertainment.

Option a) "The people could hear reassuring radio addresses from the President Entertainment offered people an escape and a way to lift their spirits" and option b) "Radio shows provided free entertainment for families" were mentioned in the article, though no special regards to children linked to entertainment were mentioned along the article.

5. What is the author’s purpose in the article, “An Overview of the Great Depression.”

The correct answer is: To inform.

The article presents facts and tries to depict a general overview of the Great Depression times, not being biased to any specific ideology.