The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Headlines from The New York Times
What was the stock market crash like for the average investor. Thousands of Americans invested money in the stock market without truly understanding the workings of it. Some investors (this is still true today) based their investments solely on predictions of leading economists. Others responded in conjunction with the market - when it goes down, sell - when it goes up, buy!
This website was created by Mark Underwood. He took headlines from the New York Times before, during and after the stock market to illustrate what people were hearing as the event occurred. In hindsight, we know the mistakes they made and would avoid them. But how would we react if we didn't know history and were reading the headlines as they had back in 1929.
As you read the various headlines (and explore the links Mr. Underwood has created off the headlines) try to, " imagine you are an amateur investor in that time, trying to decide what to do with your money...
1. Read the first page of Headlines (up to October 23, 1929).
*Post a message describing what your mood would have been if you were an investor. Would you have continued to invest your money. Please refer to SPECIFIC headlines and experts who helped form your strategy. Don't forget to read the links off the headlines - they will help you form your ideas.
*Leave comments to fellow students about their strategy. Please be appropriate.
2. Read the 2nd page - "The Crash"
*Post a message describing what you would have done with your money after reading these headlines. Would you have left your money in the stock market? Please refer to SPECIFIC headlines and experts who helped form your strategy. Don't forget to read the links off the headlines - they will help you form your ideas.
*Leave comments to fellow students about their strategy. Please be appropriate.
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