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People were eager to purchase new goods therefore they started recklessly buying products on credit. This was called installment buying. Also, people borrowed money to purchase stocks. This was called buying on margin. When the Stock Market crashed, these people were sank into debt. People lost faith in banks, and they withdrew their money causing many banks across the United States to close.
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Which economic trend of the 1920's helped cause the Great Depression?
The major economic trend of the 1920s that helped caused the Great Depression was likely the unequal distribution of wealth. Another factor was over speculation in the stock market.
What role did the War of the Worlds play in the great depression?
The War of the Worlds did not play a direct role in the Great Depression. The Great Depression was primarily caused by a combination of stock market crash in 1929, economic downturn, and banking failures. The War of the Worlds was a radio broadcast in 1938 that caused panic but did not have any long-term impact on the economic conditions of the Great Depression.
WHAT IS AN ECONOMIC DEPRESSION?
The Great Depression
What is an example economic depression?
The Great Depression
Why did Canada wait to declare war on Germany?
Largely due to economic problems caused by the U.S. Great Depression.
What economic disaster caused many European nations to turn to fascist governments in the early 1930?
The Great Depression
What helped worsen the great depression?
The factor that helped worsen the Great Depression was the Smoot-Hawley Act.
What economic disaster caused many European nations to turn to Fascist governments in the early 1930's?
The Great Depression
What economic condition did economist John Maynard Keynes believe caused great depression?
Strict control on stock speculation
What economic condition did the economist John Maynard Keynes believe caused the Great Depression?
Strict control on stock speculation
What was the length of the Great Depression?
Approximately 10 years. The Great Depression in the United States caused a worldwide economic depression lasting from 1929 until the dawn of World War II. The Great Depression may have been caused by the collapse of the U.S stock market. Of course, WWII began in 1939 xD
What is the worst period of economic hardship in US history?
Great Depression
