poor people in the 1920s Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of the population was 1/3 of the nations wealth held by?
A
5%
2
Q
What percentage of families had an income of less than $2,500?
A
71%
3
Q
What percentage of black people made up the american population?
A
10%
4
Q
Who were seen as a threat to American culture?
A
Non-white North European immigrants
5
Q
What was the consequence for immigrants being viewed as a threat to Americans?
A
they were treated badly
6
Q
Which two old industries did poor white people tend to work in?
A
Cotton mills
Coal mines
7
Q
What were wages like for those working in old industries?
A
Very low
8
Q
How were farmers affected in the 1920’s?
A
Many fell into debt and lost their land
