The Great Depression’s Impact on U.S. Economy The 1930’s were times of great depression resulting in sweeping change. All across North America the tough times were felt by all. The stock market crash of October 29, 1929, sent the entire nation into the longest downward economic spiral of its history, also known as the Great Depression. The most extensive problem faced during the Great Depression was the people’s economic difficulties. The main economic tragedies …showed first 75 words of 1602 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1602 total…s cash supplies and job opportunities, it also depleted their hope. It toppled many of the upper class from their accustomed places in society and faded the line between the middle-class life and that of poverty for many others. Hunger, hardships and fear of the future caused many to give up completely. They would soon find out that with a new president, much of their strife would start to take a turn for the better.