After World War One the world faced a post war depression. ... The 20's started off great, but they the ended terribly with the start of the depression. ... Another way Canadians planned to gain money near the end of the twenties was with the stock market. Investment in the stock market increased, as value of stocks increased, "it seemed there was no surer, or faster, way of making money (Newman 152). People were able to pay off debts, and make a profit, as long as stock prices were rising. ...

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This would all come to a screeching halt by the end of the decade with the crash of the stock market rounding out the fun times that the flappers and younger generation had become accustomed to. It cannot be said that the overspending and sudden interest in the stock market by this carefree generation completely caused the stock market to crash; however, one can assume that this did play a huge part in not only this situation but in the great depression as well. ... The fun times would only last until the end of the decade when the stock market would crash causing despair throughout...

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What is meant by the term "The Jazz Age"? How is The Great Gatsby a portrait of the times? The book Great Gatsby explains in a clear way how life was during the 1920's in America. During the 1920's, the economy in America was booming. Because America gave weapons to the allies, they gained a lo...

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