Most Americans today DO NOT remember the most severe economic crisis in American history, the Great Depression. ... The main factors that brought about the Depression were the unequal distribution of wealth, the government policy of favoring businesses and the wealthy, and extensive stock market speculation. ... (Gusmorino) By 1925 all element were in place for an extended rally of the stock market. ... This rapid expansion resulted in stock market bubble. ... The market had fallen 228 points and fifty percent of the value of the stock had been lost.( Mcelcanine48) ...

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In the 1930, actual events that were happening in the country included the Great Depression. The Great Depression was the combination of the unequal distribution of wealth throughout the 1920's, and the stock market speculation that took place during the latter part that same decade. ... The excessive speculation in the stock market eventually lead to large market crashes. These market crashes, combined with the unequal distribution of wealth, caused the Great Depression. ... The disappearance of the middle class is a predictor of market instability. ...

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They should be glad that they are stepping in to keep us from going into another depression. ... The latest consideration of bailing out the stock market is just one of many that has happened in the last months. ...

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