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    The Great Depression was one of the world’s largest impacts; which is what inspired me to write on this topic. So many people lost so much‚ & so many lives were destroyed. For ten years‚ a lot of families went through stress. Due to this‚ crimes were beginning to be committed. This shocking event began in October 1929. It happened to be the deepest and longest lasting ‘economic’ downturn in history. Bank failures were one out of the few reasons the Great Depression occurred. “The

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    The Impact of The Great Depression Depression can be defined as “a long and severe recession in and economy and market.” Although‚ the market was rushed into a depression‚ Americans faced the effects. Poverty attacked the lives of Americas witch led to many issues‚ such as crime‚ sorrow‚ and loss of homes. Bad credit instability and the inability to pay back loans resulted in loss of homes and land. Families of numerous numbers lived away from civilization with limited supplies. Picture 5‚ shows

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    Leading Cause of the Great Depression During the Roaring Twenties‚ the business industry and economy skyrocketed‚ and many people invested in the New York Stock Exchange in the hopes of becoming rich. In 1929‚ stock prices were higher than ever‚ and many believed that the price levels would remain high. Unfortunately for the American people‚ this wealth did not last for very long. Factors such as the heavy level of margin buying – the purchase of stock on credit – and overpriced stocks led to the

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    There is not one specific cause of the Great Depression‚ but rather‚ there were multiple different causes of the Great Depression‚ all of which are identifiable in the years leading into the Depression. One such action that helped create the Great Depression would be the way citizens and banks handled their stocks. At the time‚ investing in the stock market was believed to be a terrific idea that many people participated in. This was due to the fact that it was believed that people had nothing to

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    The Great Depression was the largest economic crisis in the history of the United States. During this time there was an outbreak of poverty that swept the nation. There were many economic‚ social‚ and political changes during this time. Although this was a difficult time‚ the government was able to create job opportunities and projects to end the Depression. During the Great Depression many people lost their jobs and homes. Because of the loss in profit and the raise in taxes many people’s homes

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    your teacher by the due date for full credit. (50 points) 1. After you have completed your research and examined first-hand accounts of people who lived through the Great Depression‚ write a detailed summary of your findings‚ highlighting at least three examples. Include information on these topics: The impact that the Great Depression had on the people you studied. For example: What actions did the people take to survive‚ cope with poverty‚ pay bills‚ remain in their homes or on their farms‚ etc

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    The Great Crash of 1929 brought American to the great depression that was the longest‚ deepest and the greatest widespread economic depression of the 20th century. Before “Black Tuesday” America’s economic and production was at an all-time high. The prices of the stock exchange continued to increase upward‚ which created a sense of security related to the profits. There were a few warning signs of disaster‚ nevertheless‚ it was not bold enough to overcome the “chatter of the ticker-tape machine”

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    The Great Depression lasted 10 years‚ from 1929 to 1939. It caused major panic and wiped out millions of investors. In the United States The Great Depression started soon after the stock market crashed. On October 24‚ 1929‚ the stock market bubble finally burst‚ as investors began dumping shares. A total of 12.9 million shares were traded that day‚ known as “Black Thursday.” Five days later‚ on “Black Tuesday” about 16 million shares were traded after more panic swept Wall Street. Millions of shares

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    Herbert Hoover and The Great Depression Herbert Hoover was the United States 31st president and after months of him being head in office‚ the stock market crashed and the nation fell into “The Great Depression”. Hoover’s intentions were good because he tried to do all he could to recover the economy from it’s downfall‚ but he failed. His plans were to reform banking in order to provide mortgage relief. He also tried expanding public spending whilst trying the keep a balanced budget. He brought

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    Hoover’s policies with the intent on enacting his own. He pledged a present a "New Deal" (its specific meaning ambiguous at the time to the American people) to the American public. 2. Eleanor Roosevelt: FDR’s Wife and New Deal supporter. Was a great supporter of civil rights and opposed the Jim Crow laws. She also worked for birth control and better conditions for working women 3. Harry Hopkins: New York social worker and friend of FDR‚ appointed to run the F ERA. 4. Father Coughlin: the

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