What caused the Wall Street Crash?

The 1929 Stock Market crash was a result of various economic imbalances and structural failings. Some of the most significant economic factors behind the stock market crash of 1929 were agricultural recession, boom and bust, a mismatch between production and consumption, inequality and weaknesses in the banking system.

Lessons & Resources » What were the causes and consequences of the Wall Street Crash?

• Political Cartoon Interpretation
• What was the Wall Street Crash?
• Why did the Wall Street Crash lead to the Great Depression?
• How did the depression affect people in the cities?
• How did the depression affect people in the countryside?
• Why did Roosevelt win the election of 1932?