Chronicles the history of the American Great Depression. Discusses causes of the stock market crash. Details the events of Black Thursday. Describe the effect of the crash on the country.

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The Great Depression: A Time of Struggle, Survival and Reform I. Black Thursday A. October 24, 1929 B. First day of panic C. Investors sold stock fast II. Causes of Crash A. 1924 to Black Thursday bull market kept prices up B. People thought stock was a get rich quick scheme C. Higher wages meant investing more stock D. Banks lent money on margin 1. Stocks were no longer just for the rich E. No regulations on banks or …

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