1. part a: which of the following statements best describes a central idea of the text? a capitalism is to blame for the great depression and the end of the roaring twenties because this economic system only benefits wealthy people. b americans were more consumed with entertainment and reckless behavior in the 1920s, allowing the government to make bad decisions. c americans were indulging in excess and deregulation during the 1920s, unaware this would contribute to an economic crisis. d hoover’s progressive policies were not enough to undo much of the damage that was done during the harding and coolidge administrations.