During the 1920s why did many average Americans risk investing a significant portion of their money in the stock market?

A) The illusion of permanent prosperity was a popular notion during the decade.

B) They had plentiful disposable income to spend on such ventures.

C) Unscrupulous stockbrokers misled their clients throughout the decade about the health of the markets.

D) Public access to stock purchases had only become available in the post WWI era.

E) Their employers, especially Ford Motor Company and General Motors, offered cheap stock.

living during the great depression had a major affect on the mentality many people. a good portion of people who lived during that time do not trust banks. this is likely the result of the many widespread bank failures in the 30s that caused people to lose their life savings.

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it might be to see if the person answering knows what they are talking about other than just saying, "its b hope this ! : )" because they could say it then get the wrong answer because they only answered for the points.