The major cause of the Great Depression in 1929 was the Stock Market crash that occurred in October of that year, which wiped out millions of investors and led to a drastic decline in consumer confidence. Other contributing factors included overproduction in industries, high unemployment rates, and a lack of government intervention in the economy. Additionally, the banking system was unstable, with many banks failing, leading to a contraction in credit and further deepening the economic crisis. These factors combined created a severe and prolonged economic downturn affecting economies worldwide.
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