Who else did not benefit from the boom? 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe USA - twentieth century changeGCSEOCR Created by: EliCreated on: 29-10-13 14:36 What were the old industries? Coal, Leather, Textiles 1 of 9 Where was the cheap labor that the industries were competing with? The southern states 2 of 9 How many people were unemployed at the peak of the boom compared to before? The same - 5%. 3 of 9 What happened to the amount of goods produced in the boom compared to before? It doubled. 4 of 9 How many unskilled workers owned cars? 3%, whereas in wealthy areas it was 29% 5 of 9 What is the term for the periods of time that workers in steel, meat, and clothing in Chicago were unemployed? Slack periods 6 of 9 What was the accepted minimum of money per week needed to live? %48 7 of 9 What happened in 1928? There was a strike in North Carolina (Coal). Male workers paid $18 p/week, Female $9. $48 was minimum for living. 8 of 9 What four groups of people didn't benefit as well? Poor White Americans, Immigrants, African Americans and Hispanics 9 of 9
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