The highest and most prolonged period of unemployment in the United States over the last 125 years occurred during
A)World War II.
B)the 1890s Depression.
C)the 1990-1991 recession.
D)the Great Depression of the 1930s.

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The Great Depression of the 1930s was the highest and most prolonged period of unemployment in the United States over the last 125 years. The unemployment rate reached 25% in 1933 and remained above 14% until 1940. The other options, World War II, the 1890s Depression, and the 1990-1991 recession, did not have as severe and lengthy periods of unemployment as the Great Depression.

The Highest and Most Prolonged Period of Unemployment in the United