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What was the main way that Britain had been paying off its debts before the Depression hit?
What was the main way that Britain had been paying off its debts before the Depression hit?
- Investing in new industries
- Exporting goods to America (correct)
- Selling goods to other European countries
- Taking out loans from France and Italy
What were some of the staple industries in Britain that were already in decline before the Depression hit?
What were some of the staple industries in Britain that were already in decline before the Depression hit?
- Coal, iron, steel, textiles, ship-building (correct)
- Agriculture, fishing, forestry
- Mining, quarrying, construction
- House-building, chemicals, motorcars, aircraft
Why was Wales particularly badly hit by the Depression?
Why was Wales particularly badly hit by the Depression?
- Poor transport links
- Over-specialisation on a narrow range of industries (correct)
- Lack of trade unions
- Lack of investment in new industries
What was the main reason why new industries were not developing in the same parts of Britain which were most affected by declining industries?
What was the main reason why new industries were not developing in the same parts of Britain which were most affected by declining industries?
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Which political party was in power during the onset of the Depression in Britain?
Which political party was in power during the onset of the Depression in Britain?
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