This key facts covers Key Statistics to Remember within Key Dates and Statistics for GCSE History. Revise Key Dates and Statistics in America 1920-1973 for GCSE History with 10 exam-style questions and 0 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 2 of 9 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 2 of 9
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10 questions
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🔢 Key Statistics to Remember
| Topic | Statistic |
|---|---|
| 1920s inequality | 60% below poverty line; top 5% owned 33% |
| Cars by 1929 | 27 million |
| KKK membership | 4-6 million (1925) |
| Speakeasies in NYC | 30,000 |
| Peak unemployment | 25% (1933) |
| CCC employed | 2.5 million |
| WPA employed | 8 million |
| March on Washington | 250,000 attended |
| Voting Rights impact | Mississippi: 7% → 67% Black registration |