Economic Bust.... Income disparity: 1% of the population had an income of $10,000+ 65% had an income of less than $2,000
Uneven Growth: 1,000 mines closed costing 200,000 jobs Cotton/Wool industry in competition with Rayon Overproduction of of products Stock market speculation/buying on margin Farmers struggle... low market prices -Dust Bowl Hoovervilles Breadlines Rugged Individualism