Black Tuesday Flashcards

1
Q

Why is Black Tuesday significant?

A

greatest crash in history as there was a mad rush to sell.

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2
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What was the trading volume on Black Tuesday?

A

Trading Volume soared to 16,410,030 shares

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3
Q

How much did the average price of a share fall?

A

12%

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4
Q

What was the effect on the White Sewing Machine Company?

A

They had reached a previous high of $48 a share, on Black Tuesday a share of this company could be bought for $1.

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