Which was the most widespread economic consequence of the great depression?
a. many americans lost their jobs.
b. many americans lived in shantytowns.
c. many americans were hungry.
d. many americans moved west.

Option A.

Explanation:

Many Americans lost their jobs, is the right answer.

The Great Depression was an economic depression that began during the 1930's in the U.S. In most of the countries of the world it began in 1929 and lasted until the later phase of the 1930's. The Great Depression had disastrous effects in nations both rich and poor. Moreover, as a result of this crisis unemployment in the United States rose to 25 per cent. This indicates that many Americans lost their jobs.

rain should be the answer.

d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."