C.
Many of the teenagers decided to leave home in search of jobs elsewhere. With little money for food or shelter, other teens left home because they felt like they were burdens to their families. Many took to the road in search of adventure and new beginnings.
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During the Great Depression, as many as 2 million average, middle-class Americans became homeless. Of that number, about 250,000 were younger than 21. Many of the teenagers decided to leave home in search of jobs elsewhere. With little money for food or shelter, other teens left home because they felt like they were burdens to their families. Many took to the road in search of adventure and new beginnings. Some were lucky to find jobs and part-time work on farms, harvesting crops. Others survived these difficult years living with friends or distant relatives. Many did not find permanent jobs and homes until the Great Depression ended.
Which supporting details in this passage best support the implied main idea?
A.
During the Great Depression, as many as 2 million average, middle-class Americans became homeless. Of that number, about 250,000 were younger than 21.
B.
Some were lucky to find jobs and part-time work on farms, harvesting crops. Others survived these difficult years living with friends or distant relatives. Many did not find permanent jobs and homes until the Great Depression ended.
C.
Many of the teenagers decided to leave home in search of jobs elsewhere. With little money for food or shelter, other teens left home because they felt like they were burdens to their families. Many took to the road in search of adventure and new beginnings.
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