During the "Great Recession" unemployment rates in the United States increased to
A)over 10%.
B)over 25%.
C)7.5%.
D)5%.

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During the peak of the Great Recession in October 2009, the unemployment rate in the United States reached a high of 10.0%. This was the highest unemployment rate seen in the U.S. since the early 1980s. Option B is incorrect, as the unemployment rate has never reached 25% in the U.S. Option C and D are also incorrect, as they do not reflect the actual unemployment rate during the Great Recession.

During the "Great Recession" Unemployment Rates in the United States