The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic downturn that took place during the 1930s. It began in the United States after the stock market crash on October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday. The crash triggered a cascade of events that led to a decade-long global recession.
### Causes:
1. **Stock Market Crash**: The stock market experienced a speculative bubble in the late 1920s, leading to inflated stock prices. When the bubble burst,