1.3.3 Causes of Loss of Industry Flashcards
1
Q
Example of loss of primary industry?
A
Blaenau Ffestiniog
2
Q
Why did the secondary industry grow in Detroit so much?
A
- Millions of African-American migrants
- Home of Ford, General Motors & Chrysler
3
Q
Why did the secondary industry decline in Detroit?
A
- Foreign outsourcing (Japan, China, Germany)
- Assembly-line machinery 1970s
- Energy Crisis 1970s
- Recession 1980s
4
Q
When was the peak of manufacturing in Detroit?
A
Started early 1900s
Peak was in 1950s (over 1.8 million people)
