Impact Of Depression Years

Question 1

What were the main effects of the depression?

Answer 1

3 million unemployed

As high as 70% in some area (black spot)

Question 2

Define the means test

Answer 2

Was set up
By the unemployment assistances board to investigate whether w family was qualified to receive dole.

Many families were offended by its insensitive manner

Question 3

What was the special areas act?

Answer 3

1934

It was set up to create jobs in some of the worst affected areas such as South Wales and Tyneside

Question 4

What were the heavy industries?

Answer 4

Coal, iron , steel, slate and shipbuilding