Non benefiters of the boom

Question 1

Whyd did farmers struggle in the 1920’s economic boom?

Answer 1

• Overproduction since the war so products did not sell for enough.
• New technology to take jobs.

Question 2

Why did traditional industries struggle from the 1920’s economic boom?

Answer 2

• Coal mines closed.
• Cotton and wool factories had less demand.
• Price and wages dropped.

Question 3

Why did the unemployed struggle during the economic boom?

Answer 3

• Republican policies
• Rugged individualism
• Not many jobs in rural areas.

Question 4

Why did Native and African Americans struggle during the economic boom?

Answer 4

• Worked on farms as labourers and payed little
• Conditions were horrible
• Native peoples land was seized by Companies