Economic Situations of the United States 1926-1941

By maddyklaurend

  • 1926 Stock Price

    In January, 1926, the price of stocks was at $82.75.
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    Economic Situation of the United States

  • 1929 Stock Price

    During May of 1929, stock prices hit the highest point during this time span of 1926 - 1941. In 1929, the stock price was $264.5.

  • 1929 Wall Street Crash

    On October 24, 1929, the most devastating crash in US history occurred on Wall Street. This day is known as "Black Thursday."

  • 1930 Unemployment

    The unemployment rate in 1930 was at 8.7 %.

  • 1931 Unemployment

    The unemployment rate in 1931 was at 19.5%.
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    1932

    Great Depression worsens. 10,000 banks fail. Unemployment reaches 25%.
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    1933

    Congress passed the Emergency Banking Act.

  • 1933 Unemployment

    The unemployment rate in 1933 was at 24.9%.
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    1935

    Social Security Bill is signed.
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    1941

    Great Depression ends due to huge government spending for World War Two.

  • 1941 Stock Price

    The price of stocks in December 1941 was $74.00.