When Capitalism Collapses Flashcards

1
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What is the rust belt

A

An area of north east America famous for its steel production and industry

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2
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Where is it considered to be the heart of the rustbelt

A

Detroit!

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3
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Why was Detroit considered the capital of the rustbelt

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  • In the 1970’s successful for copper manufacturing
  • attracted economic migrants
  • tourism was high
  • high levels of connectivity
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4
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By 1980 what percent of the worlds cars were made in Detroit

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50%

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