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The Great Depression. Causes of the Great Depression Buying stocks with loans. Stock Market Collapsed Short signed government policies (high taxes protected.

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1 The Great Depression

2 Causes of the Great Depression Buying stocks with loans. Stock Market Collapsed Short signed government policies (high taxes protected business) Few wealthy. Money not spread evenly. Economy unstable

3 Problems with the Depression Physical and psychological. Fear losing jobs, depression, suicide Health-hunger, poor diet, no medical care, relief gardens barter food Families crowded together living conditions bad, divorce rate down, Unemployment up, women took men’s jobs for less pay

4 Georgia and the Depression CAUSES: Boll Weevil Drought Stock Market Crash EFFECT: -Unemployment rate increase over 25% (1 out of 4 people out of jobs).

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