... or handicapped people and also to people of poor health conditions. The law was created by congress to help raise revenue. The Great Depression started soon after the crash of the stock market in October 1929. This was the longest economic downturn in history (The Great Depression). Unlike in the roaring twenties where people overspent, the 1930's were the complete opposite. People had to stop spending and investing which caused ... basic structure, has changed to better help American citizens that require some sort of assistance. Before the stock market crash the United States did not ...

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... out of their control. These are times where one powers through, given the circumstances, because that is the only choice. In the past, the United States' economy has muscled through tough times. When the economy powers through, the people of the United States have to power through harder. The most historical tough time the United States went through is The Great Depression. From 1929-1939 more than 15 million Americans became unemployed (Bernstein). With ... the spike in unemployment, many Americans had to stretch every penny they earned to ... ...

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