(Changing Living Standards) The significance of Regional Differences, 1918-39 Flashcards
1
Q
What did many people suffer from in the poorest areas of the country whilst many overs were taking advantage of the consumer society?
Where was this mainly concentrated?
A
Bad nutrition
Places that suffered with unemployment because of the decline in traditional industry.
2
Q
How did older industries cope in comparison to newer industries?
A
They were devastated
3
Q
Where were older industries likely to be concentrated?
Where were newer industries likely to be concentrated?
A
The North
The South-East
4
Q
What was notable about the growth of unemployment that cut living standards?
How is this evident?
A
It was not entirely uniform.
In 1932, 12% of electrical appliance manufacturers were unemployed (south), vs 70% of shipbuilders (north).
