Question

Which of the following statements most likely explains the increase in crime rates during the Depression era?

Answer 1

(D) Crime rates increased during the Depression because people were desperate to find food for themselves and their families.

Explanation: the last choice seems like the most reasonable choice to me.

Answer 2

Had to look for the options and here is my answer.

During the Depression Era, this is the time that the economy had the worst downturn leading lots of economic problems and crisis. Now, the one that best explains why there was an increase in crime rates during this era is that there was shortage of everything and that people were also deprived with their needs.