Use the cause and effect rubric to match the paragraph with the score. 1. score of 4 2. score of 2 3. score of 1 4. score of 3 a. the great depression was the worst economic event in u. s. history. it completely changed the life of every american. it began in 1929 and continued for about 10 years. as a result of the depression, the government took a stronger, more powerful role in regulating the nation’s economy. b. the great depression was a very tragic time in american history. it was one of the most significant events of the twentieth century. it changed the way families lived and the way we run our government. the depression also changed our school systems. the compulsory education law was passed. to keep young people out of the work force and in school and to keep jobs available for adults with families. c. there was once a time in u. s. history that everything was bad. there wasn’t not enough food or jobs. almost everyone didn’t eat but one meal a day. this is how it happened. d. i feel like the significant event in the twentieth century was the great depression. it caused people heartache but it also brought people together.