Post War Prosperity Flashcards
(3 cards)
At $____, income was almost __ times that of ______
At $1450, income was almost 2x that of Britain
What type of food became more popular and what impacts did this have?
Fast food and processed food became more popular, which generated jobs, therefore creating a cycle of prosperity
HOWEVER….
HOWEVER…
Such prosperity was not widespread, with much of the south still facing poverty.
- 33% did not have running water, and 40% didn’t have flushing toilets
- many lived in rented accommodation