A decade long economic crisis, The Great Depression was the longest economic downturn in American history. The aftermath of the “Black Thursday” was unlike any financial depression seen by the Americans. From over production to unequal distribution of wealth, monetary policy of high tariffs and war debts the great depression was more than just a stock market crash. Despite the tumbling down of Wall Street played a major part in a recession a country with the good economic background should be able to recover from such downfall. The social impact of The Great Depression was unprecedented. Mass migration played a key role on shaping the American mosaic. With loss of employment, the crime rate increased rapidly. Petty theft, burglaries and
