Which evidence is the best rebuttal of the counterclaim?

A. World War II brought additional hardships, such as rationing of food and other supplies.

B. World War II gave a boost to American factories, such as those making supplies for US allies.

C. The New Deal the unemployment rate from 25 percent to less than 15 percent before World War II.

D. The New Deal proved that the federal government could take direct action to help citizens in need.