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The Great Depression and the New Deal

The Great Depression and the New Deal. Causes. Economic downturn began in 1927 Americans spent at a rate exceeding the growth in salary and wages Consumers ran out of cash and credit Spending declines Housing construction slowed Manufacturing inventories piled up

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The Rise of Industry and Unions

The Rise of Industry and Unions. Maddie McCarthy. Important People. Railroads. Lead to creation of national time zone Made it easier to transport goods Made it easier for people to travel so people could settle in new places easier

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