The Great Depression

By PrestonSB

  • Rapid Growth

    Throughout the 1920s, the U.S. economy expanded rapidly.

  • Stock Crash.

    It began after the stock market crash of October 1929.

  • Stock Peak.

    Reaching its peak in August 1929.

  • Mild Recession.

    Mild recession during the summer of 1929

  • Selling.

    On October 24, 1929, as nervous investors began selling overpriced shares.
  • Period: to

    Great Depression

    The Great Depression lasted from 1929 to 1939.

  • Seeking a Job.

    By 1930, 4 million Americans looking for work could not find it.

  • Seeking Jobs.

    Rises to 6 million in 1931.

  • Lowest Point.

    By 1933, the Great Depression reached its lowest point.

  • Banking Closes

    Thousands of banks had closed their doors.