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There were many primary causes for The Great Depression, Unequal distribution of money to the economy,
and the stock market speculation, and much more which all played a major factor for The Great Depression.
The Great Depression impacted everyone, it impacted different people of all kinds of backgrounds.
It was a low time for Americans in the 1920's, and for other countries also.

One of the causes were Uneven Prosperity, 0.1% of families made 100,000$ a year, and 80% had zero savings. 200 companies controlled 49% of all U.S industry

which caused uneven prosperity. Although the economy was booming in the 1920's most purchasing was done by credit.
U.S wealth was not spread evenly and the economy was unstable. The U.S. economy was booming in the 1920's and Uneven prosperity made recovery difficult.

People were buying thousands of shares of stock for as little as 10% down. Then people lost ten times as much as they put in.For the economy to function properly,......

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