Stock Market Crash

Introduction

The First World War had favored the United States dramatically, making it the largest supplier of raw materials and food and industrial products. It was also the main creditor of the world and its influence in Europe was essential.

The war had brought an important industrial growth estimated at 15%, being the most favored those related to the war industry. Agriculture also benefited and European needs of trade became the second American fleet in the world merchant fleet.

The prosperity and growth that began in the early years of the 1920s were much more profound and stable in the United States. ...