Problems in the 1920s economy

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North east were at per capita $921 compared to South East's per capita of
$365
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Where were the new industries like motor vehicle and electrics drawn to?
North East and Midwest
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in 1924 out of 165 families how many had been unemployed at some point?
72%
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How many female dentists were there by 1929?
150
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What was the name of the act that funded healthcare for pregnant women?
The Sheppard-Towner Acr
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How many ghetto areas were there by 1930?
160,000
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How many farmers operated at a loss due to overproduction?
66%
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Prices fell after the war: for wheat it fell from $2.5 to
$1
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What get-rich-quick scheme was destroyed by hurricanes in 1926?
Florida Land Boom
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Share prices rose dramatically, and dangerously. The Radio Corporation shares rose from 85 points to
420
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How many local state banks were there in the USA?
30,000
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What was the cycle of international debt?
USA helped Germany --> Germany repaid the likes of France --> France and Britain repaid USA for war help
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