The Great Depression was the longest and greatest stock market crash in the history of the western world. It lasted over 10 years, from 1929-1939, which is the longest and widest depression in western history. A depression in economics is, “A sustained, long-term downturn in economic activity in one or more economies.” -According to wikipedia.
On October 29, 1929, Wall Street crashed which led onto more than 10 years of The Great Depression. This day was called, “Black Tuesday”. Black Tuesday was caused by consumers getting scared