PART A: 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.