Following the Roaring 20’s of the Jazz Age, the United States struggled with over a decade of terrible economic troubles as a result of a weak banking system, overproduction of goods, overspending, and bursting credit bubbles. The Wall Street Stock Market Crash of 1929 was one of the main causes of the Great Depression. It was the most devastating crash in the history of the United States and is known as Black Tuesday.

Use the primary source documents in this digital virtual escape room to gain a better understanding of the time period of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.

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