The Wall Street Crash of 1929 was triggered by over-speculation in the U.S. stock market and marked the beginning of the Great Depression. The Roaring Twenties led to unprecedented investment in the stock market, with many even borrowing money to purchase stocks. Wall Street could not sustain this level of growth, plateauing in the summer of 1929 and ultimately crashing in October, after eight years of unprecedented growth. Federal disregard for corporate expansion and banks investing in the stock market led to a free-fall when the market faltered; the lack of safety net would also prove the biggest barrier in convincing people to invest again after the market stabilized. Federal interventions in 1933 inspired enough confidence among investors to create the first growth of the stock market during the Great Depression. However, the economic impact, especially on working class individuals, lasted throughout the 1930s. The Great Depression finally ended when the American economy began supporting military efforts in World War II. For almost one week, Cameron has been reminded to choose a figure from American History to honor Black History Month. He is not enthusiastic about the project, due on 2/28. Today he explained he is racist and just not interested in the project.Even if meant as a joke, it was an inappropriate way to comment and procrastinate.