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Decade - 1930s
This category has questions involving events, social trends, political beliefs, major discoveries, or general information related to the 1930s.
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the cost of a blanket in 1930? Easy, it was 3 grams of coke and $400 in pure monopoly cash. If you had a blanket in 1930 you were considered almighty or just a free loading hobo
What world events happened in 1938 that affected people worldwide?
In March 1938, Germany annexed Austria and while this did not start World War 2 immediately, it showed what Germany was about to do and lead up to the start of the War in September 1939.
A list of black peoples rights in the 1930?
make them up weirdo your tracher will never no haha ;) works all the time hope this helps chickleberry :) good luck with the search now choo choo train :D xx
How did men find jobs in the 1930's?
... but in reality most people not able to find a job were willing to do the worst jobs for low pay.
Shorter work weeks became common in the 1930s. The standard six-day week began to vanish.... as more employers lost money they granted Saturday afternoons off.
Other employers followed the example of the Ford Motor Company and switched to a five-day work week. Paid holidays, yearly vacations and an eight-hour day were also becoming more common, it paid to have happy quality workers over underpaid but less skilled workers.
In Addition:- In 1935, the Wagner Act gave workers the legal freedom to unionize.
- The 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act prohibited children under 14 from working. This law didn't apply to paperboys.
- As the War drew near and soldiers were deployed, women were in high demand, this began the era of women in the workforce.
- Well sonny boy i was alive in the 1930s and i gotta tell ya it ain't easy y'all gotta work real hard do your homework and stay in school and read books and don't spend to much time playing with tires good luck my pal
What was transportation in the 1930?
Transportation in the 30s was pretty similar to today's. except maybe the trolley carhas disappeared from most cities but have been replaced in smaller towns by a tram-like bus. The subways were here the city buses along with airplanes and cars. Motorcycles were around and quite a few had a side car attached for the missus, All these were available in the 30s albiet not in all towns and cities, also not at current speeds
How much did a broom cost in 1930?
a broom cost all different prices it depends what shop you buy it from
White schools were better than black. they had better teachers, and work areas. better supplies.
About $1,500 (2011)
What were the Social issues of the 1930s?
During the 1930s some social issues were prohibition and women's rights. Civil rights for minorities was another social issue of the 1930s.
What was The Hundred Days in 1930's?
The first months of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt administration. FDR became President of the United States in January 1933, and his administration put many new laws and programs into effect almost immediately in an attempt to bring about economic recovery.
What were the fads in the 1930s?
Watch the movie The Women, starring Norma Shearer, and Joan Crawford, it takes place in the 30's and would give you the perfect idea!!!
What Historical facts about mississippe were in the 1930s?
A harsh place for black people
Slavery had just finished but black people were still treated like slaves by white people
What the role of women in the 1930s?
· Women generally had fewer legal rights and career opportunities than men.
· Wifehood and motherhood were regarded as women's most significant professions.
· Other woman worked as prostitutes
· Women were considered naturally weaker than men, squeamish, and unable to perform work requiring muscular or intellectual development.
· An unmarried woman could own property, make a contract, or sue and be sued.
· A married woman, defined as being one with her husband, gave up her name, and virtually all her property came under her husband's control.
· American women have had the right to vote since 1920
· Women's wages were lower than men's
What was the technology and communication like in the 1930's?
Phonographs (voice recorders) , radios, and telephones
Actualcy i just asked my mom who lived in the 1930's and she said that voice recorders were not even invented yet. But she did say that payphones were common along with radios.
your mom is so wrong then its the email and cellphones
That persons mom is so rite!!
What was the means test in 1930s?
is an investigative process undertaken to determine whether or not an individual or family is eligilbe to qualify for help from the government
What type of military does china have?
The military of the People's Republic of China is made up of ground forces, a navy, an air force, and a second artillery corps. Its military has 2,285,000 active personnel, and 800,000 reserve personnel, as well as an armed police force of 1,500,000.
