L16 - The Great Depression

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Sophia Lynch
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How is the Great Depression different from other declines? (2) 1. It was more severe 2. It was longer
What were some causes of the Great Depression? (5) 1. Investments in stocks - buying on margin 2. weakness in the banking system 3. high tariffs 4. war reparations 5. overproduction/underconsumption
What was the impact on the American economy? (4) 1. After 1929 peak, industrial production dropped over 60% 2. in 1932, unemployment rate over 24% 3. mass bank failures 1930 - 1933 and collapse of credit and money supply 4. deflation ; prices fell by 20 to 30%
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