Inequalities of wealth (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What percentage of national income did the wealthiest 5% of Americans control during the 1920s?
What percentage of national income did the wealthiest 5% of Americans control during the 1920s?
33%
By 1927, approximately how many Americans had achieved millionaire status?
By 1927, approximately how many Americans had achieved millionaire status?
15,000
What was the annual income threshold below which the bottom 42% of American families survived?
What was the annual income threshold below which the bottom 42% of American families survived?
Less than $1,000
Why did American farmers initially prosper before the 1920s?
Why did American farmers initially prosper before the 1920s?
World War I created European demand
How did European countries respond to American agricultural imports in the 1920s?
How did European countries respond to American agricultural imports in the 1920s?
Implemented protective tariffs
In 1924, how many farmers lost their properties to foreclosure?
In 1924, how many farmers lost their properties to foreclosure?
Over 500,000
What was the primary occupation of most African Americans in the southern states during this period?
What was the primary occupation of most African Americans in the southern states during this period?
Sharecroppers
How did sharecroppers pay rent to landowners?
How did sharecroppers pay rent to landowners?
A portion of their crop yield
What type of land were Native Americans forced onto during this period?
What type of land were Native Americans forced onto during this period?
The least fertile and productive land
How did Native American life expectancy compare to other ethnic groups?
How did Native American life expectancy compare to other ethnic groups?
Significantly lower than any other
Which new industries reduced demand for coal during the 1920s boom?
Which new industries reduced demand for coal during the 1920s boom?
Oil, petrol, gas, and electricity
What impact did synthetic fabrics like nylon have on traditional industries?
What impact did synthetic fabrics like nylon have on traditional industries?
Decreased demand for cotton and wool