Detroit Flashcards
What was Detroit like in the 1700s?
colonialisation, had good connections
What was Detroit like in the 1900s?
- moving in of automotive and manufacturing industries; led to population growth
- transport hub
- migration (europeans and black populations from the south)
What happened in 1970? How did this impact detroit?
- international oil crisis; prices rose, automotive industry suffered
- competition from japan and china
this led to unemployment
When was Ford Motors founded?
1908
When were the ‘Race Riots’ in Detroit?
1967
killed 43
When was the ‘White Flight’?
1970-1980
How did unemployment lead to further decline in Detroit?
- people and businesses moved out leaving derelict buildings
- those who couldn’t afford to move had to stay and crime rates rose
What was Detroit’s title in 1970?
‘Murder Capital’ of the USA
What year did detroit file for Bankruptcy?
2013
What changed Detroit?
- less income and poorer economy was the initial factor, causing unemployment
- this led to increased crime which further increased deprivation
What is a potential future for Detroit?
urban farming
In what ways may the growth of Detroit’s economy have influenced its ‘sense of place’?
- made it more positive, as would potentially lead to better homes and lower crime rates.
- more money could have led to improved facilities such as schools, libraries etc.
When was Ford motors found?
1903
How many manufacturing jobs were in Detroit in 1950?
296,000
What is the name of the deserted factory in Detroit?
Packard plant
(3.5 million ft2)
How many white city residents left Detroit during the ‘White Flight’ (1970-1980)?
310,000
What caused the 1967 detroit riot?
African Americans migrated into Detroit
the city experienced a rapidly increasing population and not enough housing
When was Detroit declared a city?
1806
What is the population of Detroit?
633,000
What % of Detroit are Black or African American?
78%
What % of Detroit city live in poverty?
31%, compared to 13% for the whole of Michigan
