Black Tuesday

Directions: students should correct the sentences below, in red. Here is a list of needed additions: capitalized words, five commas, one semi colon (;) and one colon (:).

  The wall street crash of october 29 1929 also known as black tuesday saw the value of stocks tumble this had dire effects on many parts of the economy businesses closed banks ran out of money and unemployment increased. 

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Suggested Answer: 
The Wall Street Crash of October 29, 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, saw the value of stocks tumble; this had dire effects on many parts of the economy: businesses closed, banks ran out of money, and unemployment increased.