Read the excerpt from the song, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”Say, don't you remember, they called me Al— It was Al all the time. Why don't you remember, I'm your pal— Buddy, can you spare a dime? The excerpt emphasizes the idea that the problems of the Great Depression
Answer
A
affected all Americans in one way or another.
B
drove a wedge between people who once were friendly.
C
brought out the very worst behavior in many Americans.
D
caused many Americans to experience financial ruin.
Explanation
The speaker reminds a former friend that they once knew him as “Al” and calls him a “pal,” but now has to ask for a dime. This contrast shows how badly the Depression has changed his financial circumstances: he has fallen into poverty and needs help. The best answer is “caused many Americans to experience financial ruin.”
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