History of the United States II / Unit 18 USH2 2567 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Crisis and Rescue
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The idea
The financial crisis of two thousand eight brought the federal government back in force: seven hundred billion dollars for troubled institutions, entry 2423, and almost eight hundred billion to stimulate the economy, entry 2439.
In practice
A Republican president's rescue continued by a Democratic successor.
Where people slip
Entry 2423 records the Yawp's report that the giveaways to bankers created shock waves of resentment.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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