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Bookmark or Share- Great Depression in the United States - WikipediaIn the United States, the Great Depression began with the Wall Street Crash of October 1929 and then spread worldwide. The nadir came in 1931–1933, and recovery came in 1940.
- Great Depression Facts | BritannicaLearn about the worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted until about 1939, causing severe hardship and social change. Explore the causes, effects, and recovery of the Great Depression in the United States and other countries.
- 5 Causes of the Great Depression - HISTORYThe Great Depression, a worldwide economic collapse that began in 1929 and lasted roughly a decade, was a disaster that touched the lives of millions of Americans—from investors who saw their...
- Great Depression: Years, Facts & Effects | HISTORYThe Great Depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world, lasting from 1929 to 1939. At its peak, the U.S. unemployment rate topped 20 percent.
- Great Depression | Definition, History, Dates, Causes, Effects, & Facts ...Great Depression, worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted until about 1939. It was the longest and most severe depression ever experienced by the industrialized Western world, sparking fundamental changes in economic institutions, macroeconomic policy, and economic theory.
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