Differential Wages in the National Recovery Administration (NRA) (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When was the NRA created and through what legislation?
When was the NRA created and through what legislation?
June 1933 through NIRA
What was the standard working week established by NRA codes?
What was the standard working week established by NRA codes?
40-hour working week
Which industry received the first approved NRA code?
Which industry received the first approved NRA code?
Cotton textile industry
What was a bellboy's new monthly wage after the 20% hotel industry increase?
What was a bellboy's new monthly wage after the 20% hotel industry increase?
$61.20 per month
What was the average weekly wage for domestic workers in 1934?
What was the average weekly wage for domestic workers in 1934?
$3.50 per week
What % of Black employment was excluded from Social Security Act 1935?
What % of Black employment was excluded from Social Security Act 1935?
65%
How many Black Americans were union members out of 3.4 million total in 1930?
How many Black Americans were union members out of 3.4 million total in 1930?
50,000
Which union had half of all Black union members in 1930?
Which union had half of all Black union members in 1930?
American Brotherhood Sleeping Car Porters
Who assessed in 1936 that New Deal left Black workers in an inferior position?
Who assessed in 1936 that New Deal left Black workers in an inferior position?
Thomas Arnold Hill of Urban League
Who was appointed in 1934 as special adviser on Economic Status of the Negro?
Who was appointed in 1934 as special adviser on Economic Status of the Negro?
Robert Weaver