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Stock Market Crash of 1929
View Source In the 1920's it seemed that the stock market was the best investment anyone could ever take part in. People really thought that they could become rich, they called it the 'boom'. That is until one day it all came crashing down. By the spring of 1929 steel production was down, house construction slowed, and car sales dropped. - All signs heading towards the big crash. -
The Great Depression Begins
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 was the start of The Great depression. People lost everything, including their life savings. Industries were trying to produce more goods but the people couldn't consume them. They were broke. This caused a lot of disparity. It lasted until about 1939. -
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The End of the Great Depression
The Great Depression ended when The U.S. became officially involved in World War II. With all the needs for the war it opened up many oppurtunities. Theses included jobs as manufactures of weapons and even being soldiers. This allowed people to finally make money and get out of the depression.
