1. 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. how did the great depression change the country? 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. franklin d. roosevelt’s new deal programs accomplished all of the following except: changed the rules governing the buying and selling of stocks created unemployment programs eliminated homelessness temporarily closed banks 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