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San Jose State University

San Jose State University: The Depression of 1873 1879

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the economic factors that led to the Panic of 1873 when the railroad investment firm, Jay Cooke and Co., collapsed, followed by the demise of many other railroads over the next several years.
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Curated OER

Wall Street

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a brief history of the founding of Wall Street in New York City and the fear of it collapsing due to the economic crisis of 2008-2009.

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