Causes Of The Great Depression In The United States

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In 2008 the country experienced a financial crash not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930”s. The media made the obvious victims the investment banking industry, mortgage companies, large commercial banks, and insurance companies to name a few (Havemann, 2015). This wealthy, powerful, and privileged group broke the law with no consequence. Often times their callous business techniques were rewarded or viewed with respect. Their behaviors are what many believe caused the financial crash, yet they suffered no consequences. However the less obvious and more seriously affected victims were working class families, young people just entering the work force, the elderly on fixed incomes, and many blue collar workers. Many average America