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:In 1938, the Salvation Army in Chicago held the first Donut Day. The event honored the Donut Lassies. It was a fundraiser for the Salvation Army's charity work, which was especially critical in that era. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, the group provided food and shelter to many people in need.In this passage, the word era means ­_________
a period of time
a region or area
a job or business
a style of cooking

Answer 1

a period of time