Black Tuesday

Tuesday, October 29, 1929 – day the stock market crashed.  To many, this event started the Great Depression.



Dust Bowl

region in the central Great Plains that was hit by a severe drought during the 1930s.



economic
involving the use of money, wealth, or finances


foreclosure

to have home or property taken away because they are unable to pay their mortgage.



Great Depression

period of economic difficulty in the United States from 1929-1941



laid off

to be fired/terminated/let go from a job, due to slow business production.

 


Unemployed Union March during the Great Depression

migrated
to go from one country, region, or place to another. 

Oklahoma farmer moving to another area

overproduction

To produce (make) more than is needed or in demand.



stock market

A place where stocks, bonds, or other securities are bought (purchased) and sold.