1929 Stock Market Crash Ushered in Great Depression
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Updated Oct 26
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What happened
In October 1929, the U.S. stock market plunged, causing Wall Street to descend into panic. The market turmoil involved a wave of panic selling that wiped out billions of dollars in wealth. This crash marked the beginning of the Great Depression.
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Why it matters
The crash ushered in the Great Depression, which was a decade characterized by widespread unemployment, bank failures, and economic hardship. The turmoil sent the New York Stock Exchange into a frenzy.
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Who's involved
- New York Stock ExchangeAmerican stock exchange that experienced the market turmoil
- New YorkState where the New York Stock Exchange is physically located
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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New York Stock Exchange
American stock exchange
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New York
state of the United States of America