The Coming of The Depression

Question 1

What were the reasons for decline of traditional industries within Britain?

Answer 1

Competition abroad,
impact of the wall street crash,
Obsolete methods, outdated (lack of investment),
Other countries faced economic problems that prevented them from buying,
Huge number of strikes.

Question 2

Countries that Britain competed with abroad:

Answer 2

America produce steel cheaper
Japan started ship building
Poland/Germany produced coal at a cheaper rate

Question 3

What were the places most effected by the decline?

Answer 3

South wales- coal, iron, steel
North West England- textile factories
North East England- Shipbuilding and coal