Question

Why is it called black tuesday?

(Im talking about the stock market crash in 1929 I just need to know the reason for the name)

Answer 1

The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a sharp decline because of the Great Depression, the Great Depression started on a (Black) Tuesday

Answer 2

Answer & Explanation FROM YOUR TEACHER:

The term "Black Tuesday" alludes to October 29, 1929, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) saw a sharp decline. The Great Depression began on Black Tuesday and continued until the start of World War II.