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History-DWR
DWR KQ1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were the three main reasons for the decline in industry in Britain during the 1930's? | . Competition from abroad . New markets not utilised by the UK . Used old outdated methods |
| Who pioneered mass production of cars during the 1930's? | USA |
| what did the government do to try and help combat the Great depression? | .Raised income tax on workers wage . Cut unemployment pay by 10% . Introduced the means test . Passed the import duties act of 1932 on imported goods |
| When was the wall street crash? | October 29, 1929 |
| What was an old, outdated method of industry Britain was still using in the 1920's? | ship-building |
| How much did exports fall by in Britain from 1929 to 1931 | It fell by half, 50% |
| Why was free-trade used by Britain a poor policy? | Allowed foreign goods to be imported with no tax, but British goods exported were taxed, meaning less money for the industry and negatively affecting British industry |