North-South Divide Flashcards
What is the North-South divide?
The North-South divide refers to the economic and social inequalities between southern England and northern regions like Yorkshire and the North East.
What are the main differences between the North and South of the UK?
The South generally has higher incomes, longer life expectancy, and better job opportunities, while the North has higher unemployment and lower wages.
Why did the North of England grow economically during the Industrial Revolution?
The North had rich coal resources, which supported heavy industries such as steel, shipbuilding, and textiles.
What led to the decline of northern industries?
Deindustrialisation, automation, cheaper imports, and the decline of coal mining led to job losses and economic stagnation in the North.
What is the Northern Powerhouse initiative?
It is a government strategy aimed at boosting economic growth in northern England through investment in transport, technology, and businesses.
How does the UK government support economic growth in the North?
Through projects such as HS2, Liverpool2, enterprise zones, and increased investment in education and infrastructure.
What are enterprise zones, and how do they help reduce the North-South divide?
Enterprise zones offer tax breaks and government support to attract businesses to deprived areas, creating jobs and boosting the economy.
How does HS2 help reduce the North-South divide?
HS2 will improve transport links, making northern cities more accessible and attractive to businesses and investors.
What challenges remain despite efforts to reduce the North-South divide?
Many areas in the North still struggle with low wages, poor infrastructure, and a lack of investment compared to London and the South East.
Why does London attract more investment than northern cities?
London is a global financial hub, has better infrastructure, and benefits from historical economic development.
