The Great Depression

The Great Depression was the worst economic slump in United States history. It affected not only the United States, but also other countries worldwide. It began in the 1920s, after World War I. Stock prices soared, life was great, and people were satisfied. But, drastically, October of 1929 came. The life of the roaring twenties was apparently an illusion. In October 1929, the stock market crashed. This financial disaster sunk the United States economy into great turmoil. This period of suffering and despair became known as the Great Depression.
The outcomes of the Depression were horrible. As pictured in the first document, many people were dissatisfied. The Stock Market Crash affected many people; African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, and Americans themselves. Unfortunately, the African Americans were the first to lose their jobs. …