Impacts Of The Crash And The Depression Flashcards
1
Q
What was unemployment at in 1933 compared to 1929?
A
1929: 3.2% 1933: 25.2%
2
Q
How much greater was unemployment for African Americans?
A
4 to 6
3
Q
How was unemployment for women?
A
It was higher than for men
4
Q
In 1932, it was estimated that how many people were homeless?
A
2 million
5
Q
In the countryside what causes people to leave their homes in search of work in cities?
A
Weather problems
6
Q
What is an example of a weather problem in the countryside? How many people left their homes as a result?
A
Dust bowl - caused 1 million people to leave their homes in search of work in the city
