<span> Most people think the Great Depression started in October 1929, with the famous Black Tuesday stock market crash, but economists and historians point to an economic downturn which took hold in early 1929. The </span>stock market cras<span>h led to unprecedented runs on banks, and by 1933, more than 11,000 of the nation’s 25,000 </span>banks had failed<span>.</span>
They boycotted tea, resulting in the Boston Tea Party.
It makes sure you have the right to trial a trial, so you can't just be arrested prosecuted without a reason
Currently? probably overpopulation
Maybe the old man is talking about reincarnation and when he returns it’ll be a different time therefore requiring change. Change in science, writing, and overall human advancement.