Post War Prosperity Flashcards
1
Q
At $____, income was almost __ times that of ______
A
At $1450, income was almost 2x that of Britain
2
Q
What type of food became more popular and what impacts did this have?
A
Fast food and processed food became more popular, which generated jobs, therefore creating a cycle of prosperity
3
Q
HOWEVER….
A
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