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- Material Type:
- Full Course
- Provider:
- Rice University
- Provider Set:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 05/07/2014
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
President Hoover’s Response
The Depths of the Great Depression
Assessing the Hoover Years on the Eve of the New Deal
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Identify the causes of the stock market crash of 1929
Assess the underlying weaknesses in the economy that resulted in America’s spiraling from prosperity to depression so quickly
Explain how a stock market crash might contribute to a nationwide economic disaster
U.S. History is designed for a two-semester American history sequence. It is traditional in coverage, following a roughly chronological outline, and using a balanced approach that includes political, economic, social, and cultural developments. At the same time, the book includes a number of innovative and interactive features designed to enhance student learning. Instructors can also customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom.