Globalisation: Case Study: Rust Belt

Question 1

Which city are we studying in the state of Michigan USA?

Answer 1

Detroit

Question 2

Why is Detroit declining?

Answer 2

It’s suffering from the effects of deindustrialisation

Question 3

Where is this state situated?

Answer 3

The Rust Belt

Question 4

What was the Rust Belt once famous for?

Answer 4

A powerful manufacturing region, famous for car and steel production

Question 5

Why did the rust belt fall into decline?

Answer 5

Following automation, global shift and increased free trade

Question 6

What was the nickname for the centre of American car manufacturing?

Answer 6

‘Motor City’

Question 7

What percentage drop in population did Detroit experience.

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

Wat is the life expectancy in parts of Detroit?

Answer 8

69 years

Question 9

Detroit has…

Answer 9

The second highest murder rate than any US city

Question 10

How many abandoned homes were in Detroit in 2015?

Answer 10

30,000

Question 11

In which work sector has Detroit got severe shortages in?

Answer 11

Public sector workers