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At the very height of the Great Depression (1930-33) hardly any businesses did really well, and success was relative. As usual in such circumstances it was the 'new' industries that tended to do best, in particular: * Movies. Almost every town of any size saw the opening of new and bigger cinemas. 'Talkies' added to the popularity of the cinema. * Radio. In the 1930s radio became widely available to better paid workers. * Mass produced automobiles. (Not really a new industry, but a 'young' industry). * Electrical industries. During the 1930s most houses that weren't yet on mains electricity were connected. A huge range of companies did well as a result - ranging from the manufacturers of cables and light switches to those producing electric carpet sweepers and so on. * At the luxury end of the market, air travel did well - but it was still generally expensive and only for the few. * The very low interest rates encouraged house building, especially when it was clear that prices had stopped falling. * In Europe, Germany and then Britain spent huge sum on rearmament from about 1934 onwards.
Furniture stores were selling well for some odd reason.
Stuff like guns and liquor wasn't as profitable ( unless you had a big company, and/ or a gang like Capone.). Farming wasn't that good.
Newspapers did well only for a bit. Banks that still made it, people who swapped land etc. made a lot of money.
At the very height of the Great Depression (1930-33) hardly any businesses did really well, and success was relative.
As usual in such circumstances it was the 'new' industries that tended to do best, in particular:
- During the war, the gun industry profited
- Radio. In the 1930s radio became widely available to better paid workers.
- Mass produced automobiles. (Not really a new industry, but a 'young' industry).
- Electrical industries. During the 1930s most houses that weren't yet on mains electricity were connected. A huge range of companies did well as a result - ranging from the manufacturers of cables and light switches to those producing electric carpet sweepers and so on.
During the great depression, foodstuffs, tobacco, amusements, public utility, and electrical equipment industries thrived. The shipping industry also thrived. Aristotle Onassis amassed a fortune in the shipping industry at the peak of the Great Depression.
all the people didnt have money they were selling their own items for money so they could get food they rarely got food
The film industry did well both finacially and creatively. 1936 is often considered a landmark year for movies: Citizen Kane, The Wizard of Oz, etc...
Well, during the great depression, though certain industries majorly failed some blossumed. For instance oil and condom companies
Business was horrible. Employers couldn't pay their workers because the banks that handled their money and payroll systems went under.
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What was the relationship between government and business during the great depression?
There were no government incentives for businesses.
Why did businesses fail after housing fell off during great depression?
Businesses closed during the Great Depression because they weren't realizing the revenue the needed to remain operational. During this time people weren't working so they couldn't spend money they didn't have.
Was working at the great depression easy to earn money?
It was difficult to find a job during the Great Depression. Many businesses closed, or have to reduce operations. About 1 in 4 people had no job. Not easy at all.
Which of these rose during the great depression?
Migration rose during the Great Depression.
Did they have bicycles during the great depression?
Yes, there were bicycles during the great depression.
What was the relationship between government and business during the great depression?
There were no government incentives for businesses.
How many businesses failed during Great Depression?
In the Great Depression, over 11,000 banks failed, and over one million family farms were lost.
Which president chose to give aid to businesses rather than people during the great depression?
Hoover
Why did businesses fail after housing fell off during great depression?
Businesses closed during the Great Depression because they weren't realizing the revenue the needed to remain operational. During this time people weren't working so they couldn't spend money they didn't have.
Was working at the great depression easy to earn money?
It was difficult to find a job during the Great Depression. Many businesses closed, or have to reduce operations. About 1 in 4 people had no job. Not easy at all.
Which of these rose during the great depression?
Migration rose during the Great Depression.
Did they have bicycles during the great depression?
Yes, there were bicycles during the great depression.
What was a market during the great depression?
There was a Msrjet Crash during the great depression.
Why did many businesses fall during the Great Depression?
Profits were down because customers had no money.
What was environmental cleanliness like during the Great Depression?
it was not clean during the great depression
How does hooverville relate to the Great Depression?
It happenes during the Great Depression.
What did some Americans question during the Great Depression?
What did some americans question during the great depression?
