America 1920-1973Key Facts

Key Statistics to Remember

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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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🔢 Key Statistics to Remember

TopicStatistic
1920s inequality60% below poverty line; top 5% owned 33%
Cars by 192927 million
KKK membership4-6 million (1925)
Speakeasies in NYC30,000
Peak unemployment25% (1933)
CCC employed2.5 million
WPA employed8 million
March on Washington250,000 attended
Voting Rights impactMississippi: 7% → 67% Black registration

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Practice Questions for Key Dates and Statistics

On which date did the Wall Street Crash reach its worst point, known as 'Black Tuesday'?

  • A. 24 October 1924
  • B. 29 October 1929
  • C. 4 March 1933
  • D. 5 November 1932
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What was the peak unemployment rate in the USA at the height of the Great Depression in 1933?

  • A. 10%
  • B. 17%
  • C. 25%
  • D. 40%
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