Asked by Angelina Nguyen on May 12, 2024

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What were some of the reasons for the Panic of 1819?

Panic of 1819

The Panic of 1819 was the first widespread economic crisis in the United States, which occurred after a period of high foreign demand for American goods and expansive lending practices ended, leading to widespread financial distress.

  • Understand the effects of worldwide trade on American style and economy in the early nineteenth century.
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Irvin IribarrenMay 12, 2024
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inflation; speculation in cotton and land; shortage of gold and silver; slow reaction by the U.S. Bank