The Stock Market Of 1929 It came with a speed and ferocity that left men dazed. The bottom, simply fell out of the market..... The streets were crammed with a mixed crowd — agonized little speculators,... sold-out traders,... inquisitive individuals and tourists seeking ... a closer view of the national catastrophe..... Where was it going to end?”(1) Said to one of the worst financial crisis in the 20th century, the stock market crash had a big impact on American history. The stock market crash of 1929 impaired the economy and unemployment rates , and was a crucial aspect in the commencement of the Great Depression. In the early 1920’s life was rich and lavish for most. In those times a quick way to make some cash would be to invest in stocks.