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The Causes a
During a significant economic downturn, many young men resorted to riding trains in search of employment. The situation was dire, with many families losing everything and a noticeable increase in the suicide rate.
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Young men "train riding" The Causes and Consequences
of The Depression Causes Canada introduced tarrifs Influenced other countires to follow Canada's reliance on trade with America Stock Market Crash Oct 29 1920 New York, Toronto, Montreal: Stock markets collapse Sellers began to sell Stock prices went up past vaule "Buy now, Pay later" Consequences Jobless young men starting "Train Riding" In order to find a job Most industry workers were left unemployed but
wealthy middle class Canadians noticed little change High suicide rate Many families lost everything Government relief payments Had to publicly declare bankruptcy
