The Poor Flashcards
1
Q
What happened in 1929?
A
1/3rd of the nations wealth was shared by 5% of the population
2
Q
What percentage of families the had an annual wage of $2500?
A
71%
3
Q
What percentage of the population were seen to be inferior or racist?
A
About 10%
4
Q
Where in particular in the US were people living in poverty?
A
The south
5
Q
What were Non-white European immigrants seen as?
A
A threat to American culture and living standards therefore they were treated badly
6
Q
Where did poor whites work?
A
Old industries like cotton miles and coal mines which had very bad working conditions and low wages
7
Q
What happened to farmer?
A
if they fell into overproduction they would lose their land and fall into debt
