United KingdomHistory 115 · History
During the Depression of the 1930s, which kind of industry was hit especially hard in Britain?
- aShipbuildingCorrect answer
- bAircraft manufacturing
- cCar making
- dHouse building
Why?
Old heavy industries such as shipbuilding suffered badly and many workers lost their jobs. At the same time new industries, like cars and aircraft, grew, and many new private houses were built.
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