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Which factor most significantly contributed to Flint, Michigan's economic decline?
Which factor most significantly contributed to Flint, Michigan's economic decline?
- A steady increase in population without corresponding infrastructure investment.
- Environmental regulations that made manufacturing in Flint economically unviable.
- The sharp reduction in General Motors' employment numbers in its Flint facilities. (correct)
- Increased automation in the manufacturing sector reducing the need for human labor.
What was a key characteristic of Flint, Michigan during its peak economic period?
What was a key characteristic of Flint, Michigan during its peak economic period?
- A strong working and middle-class bolstered by manufacturing jobs. (correct)
- A diversified economy relying on multiple industries.
- A focus on technological innovation and research.
- A large population of transient workers.
Which of the following best describes Flint's current state following the decline of its manufacturing industry?
Which of the following best describes Flint's current state following the decline of its manufacturing industry?
- Struggles with widespread poverty, crime, and population decline. (correct)
- Growth as a regional hub for medical research and development.
- A resurgence driven by technology and renewable energy.
- Adaptation into a thriving tourism-based economy.
What was the approximate population of Flint, Michigan during its heyday?
What was the approximate population of Flint, Michigan during its heyday?
Which statement best captures the transformation of Flint Michigan, from its economic boon to economic collapse?
Which statement best captures the transformation of Flint Michigan, from its economic boon to economic collapse?
Between the 1960s and 1970s, what was the approximate peak employment figure for General Motors in Flint, Michigan?
Between the 1960s and 1970s, what was the approximate peak employment figure for General Motors in Flint, Michigan?
What is a significant ongoing challenge for Flint, Michigan, highlighted by its economic struggles?
What is a significant ongoing challenge for Flint, Michigan, highlighted by its economic struggles?
What contributed to the economic success of Flint, Michigan, during its 'heyday'?
What contributed to the economic success of Flint, Michigan, during its 'heyday'?
What is a key factor that distinguishes Flint from other cities that have faced deindustrialization?
What is a key factor that distinguishes Flint from other cities that have faced deindustrialization?
What is the most accurate descriptor of downtown Flint during its economic boom?
What is the most accurate descriptor of downtown Flint during its economic boom?
What impact did the significant downsizing of General Motors have on Flint?
What impact did the significant downsizing of General Motors have on Flint?
What is a notable trend concerning Flint's population over recent decades?
What is a notable trend concerning Flint's population over recent decades?
Which of the following best characterizes Flint's ranking among cities in the United States?
Which of the following best characterizes Flint's ranking among cities in the United States?
In what ways did Flint's economic prosperity primarily manifest during its peak?
In what ways did Flint's economic prosperity primarily manifest during its peak?
What is the most accurate characterization of Flint's transition from its economic height to its current economic situation?
What is the most accurate characterization of Flint's transition from its economic height to its current economic situation?
Flashcards
Rust Belt
Rust Belt
A region in the northeastern United States that experienced industrial decline.
Flint, Michigan
Flint, Michigan
A Michigan city that suffered economic collapse due to the decline of the auto industry.
General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM)
The primary employer in Flint, Michigan, which significantly reduced its workforce over the decades.
Poverty and Crime
Poverty and Crime
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200,000 residents
200,000 residents
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Study Notes
- There has been an economic collapse in the Rust Belt, which has affected healthcare and education.
- For several decades, people have been migrating away from Flint, Michigan.
- Flint was once a thriving manufacturing hub with a vibrant downtown.
- Strong working and middle-class neighborhoods supported the city.
- During its peak, Flint had 200,000 residents.
- In the 1960s and 1970s, General Motors (GM) employed over 80,000 people in its Flint facilities.
- By 2015, GM only employed 5,000 workers in Flint.
- The city has struggled with widespread poverty and crime since the loss of jobs.
- Flint is consistently ranked as one of the most violent cities in the United States.
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