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Decade - 1930s

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Hawley Smoot tariff of 1930-what it did and what countries did as a result?

1. it raised cost of imported goods for American consumers, making it more likely that they will purchase the cheaper American goods

2. when the Europeans responded with tariffs on American goods, trade plunged

What is the tallest building built in the 1930' s?

The World's tallest building built in 1930 is the Crysler Building in New York City USA which stands in the height of 319m or 1046ft.

What was life like before the depression?

Life in the South for the upper middle class was carefree

How were women treated in 1930's america?

Women were traditional; they cleaned and cooked for their husbands.

This was the time of the Great Depression in America. No one paid attention to equality.

The book Of Mice and Men is a great example; pay attention to Curley's wife.

What were the homes and neighborhoods in the 1930s like?

Homes in the 1930s varied, just like they are today. They were often frame houses with wood siding. Some did not have inside bathrooms, and more than one bathroom was not common. They did have kitchens.

Neighborhoods in cities were part of the city, outside of the business district. It was common for neighborhoods to be segregated by race and economics. City blocks had alleys behind the houses.

Life expectancy for women in 1930?

The life expectancy for women in 1930 was about 61.6 years. However, it's important to note that this was an average and there were significant differences based on factors such as socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and region of residence.

What kind of music was there in the 1930's?

they had jazz dancers and swing music was already popualor

What were some TV shows during the 1930's?

Some TV shows during the 1930's in the United States were "The Television Ghost" and "The Jack Benny Show". In Britain, some TV shows in the 1930's were "For The Children", "Telecrime", and "The Disorderly Room".

What important events happened after 1930s?

The spread of communism throughout America was a main concern in the 1930s. Also the Great Depression happened in this time period, which crippled the world's economy. Totalitarian leaders were started to gain power. Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin were all gaining power. All of these political events eventually lead to WWII.

Where did the migrant workers come from in the 1930's?

migrant workers came from all over the world to California, like from indinesia and Mexico. they were treated badly everywhere during thsi timeand still are. like in our present time there are people from all over the world come to Britain to work here because they are treted better here.

What human activity contributed to the dust storms in the great plains in the 1930s?

Overfarming and poor land management practices such as extensive plowing and failure to rotate crops led to the topsoil becoming vulnerable to erosion in the Great Plains in the 1930s. This resulted in severe dust storms known as the Dust Bowl.

Name the period in the 1930s in which millions of people were out of work?

The period in the 1930s in which millions of people were out of work was the Great Depression. This was the decade that preceded World War II.

What were the two top industries in the US by the late 1930's?

In the 1930's the United States was in the process of recovering from the Depression. Two top industries at this time were the steel industry and railroad industry.

How many banks did baby face nelson rob?

Baby Face Nelson robbed 4 banks. They were as follows:

  1. a bank in Grand Haven, Michigan - failed
  2. the Security National Bank in Sioux Falls, South Dakota - netted around $49,000
  3. the First National Bank in Mason City, Iowa - netted $52,000
  4. the Merchant National Bank in South Bend, Indiana - netted $28,000
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Why did the price of silver go up during the 1920s and 1930s?

because they have less money so that's why they hired the gas prices up.