In the depth of the Great Depression, the unemployment rate in the United States was about
A) 15 percent.
B) 33 percent.
C) 25 percent.
D) 40 percent.

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During the Great Depression, the unemployment rate peaked at 25 percent in 1933. While some sources may cite slightly different figures, 25 percent is considered the most commonly accepted number. Choices A, B, and D are all too low or too high.

In the Depth of the Great Depression, the Unemployment Rate