Detroit Flashcards
1
Q
What ford car was produced there
A
Ford model T
2
Q
What was the population at its peak
A
1.8 million
3
Q
Why did african americans come to detroit
A
Fleeing racist southern states and seeking jobs.
4
Q
What percentage of Detroit is black these days
A
82%
5
Q
When was the violent race riots
A
1967
6
Q
What percentage of the city lives in poverty
A
36%
7
Q
What percentage of lots are abandoned
A
28%
8
Q
What are the Detroit industry murals
A
The Detroit Industry Murals, painted between 1922 and 1923 are a series of frescoes by the Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
