Consequences of the depression Flashcards
1
Q
By 1933 how many people were travelling around America for jobs?
A
1 million
2
Q
How much had earnings and factories dropped by?
A
$28 a week to $22
3
Q
Compared to 1929 farmers how much had farmers income dropped by?
A
60% by 1933
4
Q
How much had production and manufacturing dropped by, by 1933?
A
80%
5
Q
What are hobos?
A
Farmers lost their land and forced to find work
6
Q
When did people go if they lost their homes?
A
Hoovervilles
7
Q
What were set up in desperate needs of food?
A
Soup kitchens
8
Q
How much had industrial products dropped by?
A
45% and 5000 banks went bankrupt
9
Q
By 1932 how many people were unemployed?
A
12 million
10
Q
By 1933 how many people were unemployed?
A
13 million
