Read the writing prompt. How did the Great Depression affect American society? Your argument should include a clear claim and evidence that is both relevant and sufficient. Which responses best address this prompt? Choose two correct answers.

C and E make clear, relevant claims about how the Great Depression affected American society. C identifies a political and social change: Americans sought new solutions, contributing to the rise of a welfare state. E identifies an effect on people’s beliefs: widespread suffering led many to question the effectiveness of American capitalism. A gives background rather than explaining an effect, B is off topic, and D is too vague to show a specific effect.

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