Great Recession of 2008 · US History

Which group was most affected by rising unemployment during the Great Recession?

  1. Bank executives who had approved highly risky subprime mortgage loans
  2. Government officials managing the federal budget and deficit
  3. Workers across multiple industries as unemployment climbed sharply
  4. Foreign investors holding large positions in U.S. Treasury bonds
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Correct answer: Workers across multiple industries as unemployment climbed sharply

Unemployment rose sharply across many sectors, affecting millions of workers. Job losses were widespread due to reduced economic activity.

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