Black Tuesday
By: Philip Nguyen
What is Black Tuesday?
The most catastrophic stock market crash in the history of the United States.
Event Information
What was the date of Black Tuesday?
It was when the price of stocks completely collapsed.
When?
Tuesday, Oct 29, 1929, 09:00 PM
Where?
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How did it impact people in America during the 1920's?
It led to the Great Depression. During the depression, unemployment rose to 25%, wages fell 42%. Economic growth fell 50%, and world trade plummeted 65%