Detroit, United States - Economic Change Flashcards
1
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What was the ‘trigger’ of Detroit’s downfall? What did this enable and then cause?
A
- 1956 Interstate Highway Act
- Wealthier middle class moved to suburbs aka White Flight
- 60% population left - doughnut effect
2
Q
What did institutionalised racism lead to?
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- 1967 riots
3
Q
How has dereliction impacted Detroit?
A
- 10,000 buildings listed for demolition
4
Q
Which area is Detroit reflective of?
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- The Rust Belt in America
5
Q
How are employment and services linked?
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- Loss of employment caused collapse of tax base that funds services
6
Q
How much of Detroit’s population is unemployed?
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- 30%
7
Q
How has gang violence impacted the city?
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- No faith in police
- 70% murders unsolved
- 5,000 arsons a year
8
Q
How can the inequality in Detroit be most clearly seen?
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- 15,000 homeless
- Several privately owned, glam casinos
9
Q
How was globalisation influential in Detroit’s decline?
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- Cheaper labour in LIDCs
- NAFTA enabled easy movement
- Factories moved to LIDCs leaving thousands unemployed
10
Q
Name the ‘Big Three’ of car manufacturers.
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- Ford
- Chrysler
- General Motors
11
Q
What was Detroit’s nickname in its prime?
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- Mo’town
12
Q
How has the lack of state funding impact Detroit?
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- City debts of US$ 18 billion
13
Q
Describe the cycle of deprivation.
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- Poverty
- Poor living conditions
- Ill-health
- Poor education
- Poor skills
- Poverty
14
Q
What was Detroit’s history?
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- Economic powerhouse
- 1950 - 4th most populous city in USA
15
Q
How have the community attempted to progress?
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- Form cooperatives
- Patrols
- Market gardening
