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oct 24, 1929 - Stock Market Crash

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The collapse of the American stock market begins the Great Depression, which ravages the Canadian economy during the “Dirty Thirties.” Life is especially harsh in the Prairies, where drought worsens conditions. The crisis inspires the creation of social welfare programs.

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oct 24, 1929
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~ 96 years ago