Question

In which way did the unemployment rate for white Americans compare to the unemployment rate for minorities during the Great Depression?

Unemployment for white Americans was double that of minorities.
Unemployment for minorities was double that of white Americans
Unemployment for white Americans was a quarter lower than for minorities.
Unemployment for minorities was a quarter lower than for white Americans.

Answer 1

Unemployment for minorities was double that of white Americans

Answer 2

The correct answer is BUnemployment for minorities was double that of white Americans

Employment rate during the great depression was at 25 percent. However, over fifty percent of minority groups was not employed which justifies the options.This is because racial discrimination was at a record high during the time.