WGU Task 4.docx C121 Survey of United States History C121 “ Task 4 THE MAKING OF MODE

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WGU Task 4.docx C121 Survey of United States History C121 “ Task 4 THE MAKING OF MODERN AMERICA A. There are many causes that contributed to the Great Depression. This event would change Americ... a dramatically and drastically. This period was known as the, œBoom and Bust . (Norton, 2015). The 1920 ™s would be ending and the 1930 ™s would start. Americans over buying stock, irresponsible banking practices, and overproduction concerns would cause concern and transform America as they knew it. The Stock market crash of 1929 was considered the worst economic event in history. (Marks, 2018). Before this time the twenties were roaring. The US economy was hitting all-time highs. It increased sixfold and top economist stated, œstock prices have reached a permanently high plateau.  (Marks, 2018). During this time working class citizens were heavily involved in stock investments. Many Americans were buying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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