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Stock Market Crash
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Stock Market Crash
Stock market crash begins on Oct. 24 and by Oct. 29 banks are desperate for loans. -
Banks need loans
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Dust Bowl
Large deposits of soil are removed from earth's surface because of prolong drought throughout the country and midwest. -
Social Security Act
The Social Security Act of 1935 is signed into law by Roosevelt. It stated that the social security funds would be derived from payroll tax. -
Memorial Day Massacre
At the Republic Steel's South Chicago plant, workers and their families organized a demonstration and rally. Ten people were killed and a dozen were wounded by Chicago police who tried to disperse the march on the factory.
