KQ2 - Life During the Depression Flashcards
HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE OUT OF WORK IN BRITAIN BY 1932?
25% of the population
WHAT WAS THE DOLE?
A benefit provided to the unemployed
WHAT WAS NEEDED TO QUALIFY FOR THE DOLE?
A person had to pass the ‘Means test’
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DOLE IN 1931?
It was cut by 10% and the Means test was introduced
WHAT WERE THE RESTRICTIONS OF THE MEANS TEST?
- All valuable possessions had to be sold
- Nobody in the house could have a job
- If an elderly in the house had a pension no dole would be given
WHAT WERE HUNGER MARCHES?
Marches for the abolishment of the means test and to rid of the 10% dole cut
WHAT WAS THE JARROW CRUSADE?
October 1936, 200 men marched to London because they lived in an area where unemployment was 70%. It raised a large awareness, however had little impact.
WHAT WERE THE RHONDA MARCHES?
Red Sunday (18/09/1927) - marched against lack of support for unemployed miners
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF ‘MAKING ENDS MEET’?
Many women had a constant source of stress as they worked long hours against the struggle of poverty whilst also looking after children and the home. Women struggled to make money last until the end of the month.
WHY DID PEOPLE LEAVE WALES BETWEEN 1921 AND 1938?
In search for work in the new industry
HOW MANY PEOPLE LEFT SOUTH WALES BETWEEN 1921 AND 1938?
440,000 (85%)
WHAT WAS THE IMPORTANCE OF RADIO DURING THE DEPRESSION?
The first radio was built in 1922 and in 1926 came the BBC. Radio provided opportunity for people to enjoy themselves. By 1939 75% of families had a radio.
WHAT WAS THE IMPORTANCE OF CINEMA DURING THE DEPRESSION?
Offered escapism as most films were American and created a dream world. By 1939 there were over 4,000 cinemas in Britain.
WHAT HAPPENED TO DEVELOPING INDUSTRY?
As traditional industry declined, new industry emerged to take its place. in 1938, 2 million cars had been sold and by 1938, 9 million people had central electricity in their home.
WHEN DID THE SPECIAL AREAS ACT HAPPEN?
1934
