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Compare or contrast Americans' attitudes towards banking and investing in the 1920s and after the 1930s.

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In the 1920s, Americans were optimistic and invested heavily in stocks, seeing banks as reliable institutions. However, the Great Depression of the 1930s led to a wave of bank failures, creating mistrust and caution towards banks and investing. This crisis led to reforms and regulations aimed at restoring public confidence.

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