Usa --> Impact of the 1920s Boom on Different Groups in America Flashcards
Who benefited from the economic boom in the 1920s?(4)
Old immigrants,
assembly line workers,
existing construction workers,
workers in booming industries such as steel and glass
How did old immigrants benefit from the economic boom?
Old immigrants, often with old money, found success as factory owners.
Few were at risk of layoffs, and those working in booming industries, such as steel and glass, enjoyed higher demand and wages.
Who gained from the popularity of the assembly line?
Assembly line workers in mass production, particularly in automobiles and commercial appliances, gained higher wages and increased job demand
How did construction workers benefit from the economic boom?
Existing construction workers, benefited from the boom due to West Coast expansion and increased factory construction, resulting in high demand for their skills.
Which workers in old and new industries benefited from the boom?
Workers in old industries like steel and glass, experiencing high demand due to technological development, and those in new industries with cheap, fast, and durable products, also benefited from the economic boom.
Who did not benefit from the economic boom?
1) Farmers
2) black people
3) new immigrants
4) old industry workers
Why didn’t farmers benefit from the boom?
overproduction leading to low demand for crops,
competition from Canadian farmers,
mechanization of large farms resulting in job loss.
What challenges did black people face during the economic boom?
Black people, primarily living in the South, faced:
job losses,
discrimination,
poor living conditions.
Many migrated north for opportunities, but discrimination persisted, especially in hiring.
Why did new immigrants face challenges during the boom?
New immigrants, arriving before or after the war, faced high unemployment rates, took low-paying jobs in construction, and struggled due to cheap labor and mechanization.
How did old industry workers fare during the economic boom?
Old industry workers faced challenges as almost every industry underwent
mechanization, –> layoffs.
Overproduction –> falling prices. –> financial difficulties.
What attempts were made by workers to address challenges during the boom?
In 1922, 600,000 workers went on strike, seeking better conditions. However, unions were broken, as non-union mines charged less and profited more, making the strike ineffective.
