What were the economic changes that took place in the second half of the twentieth century?

Earning potential decreased due to strikes

Between 1950-1960 what was the demographic like?

Increase of a middle class, mostly males in emoployment

Who were thee major players in the recent regeneration process of Birmingham?

Government, Planners and Transport

With the period of sustained economic growth between 1900-1950, the population changed by...

Natural increase and a influx of immigrants

What impact did the management and union strikes have in the 1970's?

Lack of investment due to conflict in the workplace, Lack of control by owners leading to business failure

What was the effect of the Oil Crisis of 1973?

Industry suffered, TNC's looked to produce in cheaper places

The main increases in demographic in the second half of the twentieth century were...

Migration, religion and ethnic groups

What does the recent regeneration of the 'Grand Central' are include?

Shops, Cafes, restaurants and offices

What was a major impact of economic growth in Birmingham in 1950-1960?

Pollution in the canals, rivers, air and land

What was significant about the De Bermingham family?

They got a royal charter to hold a market

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1
What were the economic changes that took place in the second half of the twentieth century?
Earning potential decreased due to strikes
Earning potential decreased due to the industrial revolution
Earning potential increase due to the Japanese Car Industry
Increase of small to medium enterprises (SME)
2
Between 1950-1960 what was the demographic like?
Increase of a middle class, mostly males in emoployment
Wide diversity, upper class families had most wealth
Increased diversity, wealth evenly spread around
Increase of womens rights and so more females in workplaces
3
Which major company set up business in Birmingham during the industrial revolution?
Halifax
VW
Dunlop
Cadbury
4
Who were thee major players in the recent regeneration process of Birmingham?
Planners, Industry and Government
Government, Planners and Transport
Transport, Government and Industry
Transport, Government and The De Bermingham family
5
With the period of sustained economic growth between 1900-1950, the population changed by...
Natural Increase
Increase of Immigrants
Natural Decrease
Natural increase and a influx of immigrants
6
What is the name of Birmingham's famous shopping development(first major indoor one in Europe)?
Blue Water
Westfields
Meadowside
Bull Ring
7
How did Birmingham's unemployment change from 1950-60 to 1970-83?
Below 1% to 23.8%
Below 1% to 15.7%
Below 1% to 19.4%
Below 1% to 30.2%
8
Before the industrial revolution Birmingham got the majority of its power from?
National Grid
Burning Coal
Wind turbines
Water Mills
9
What impact did the management and union strikes have in the 1970's?
Lack of investment due to conflict in the workplace
Days of work to go to the seaside
Lack of control by owners leading to business failure
Loss of Jobs and reduced pay
10
How many houses were destroyed in WW2?
3000
4000
2000
5000
11
What was the effect of the Oil Crisis of 1973?
Industry suffered, TNC's looked to invest in Birmingham
The economy thrived
Industry suffered, TNC's looked to produce in cheaper places
Birmingham sourced another producer for Oil
12
What road networks does the transport legacy of 1970's, 1980's, 1990's include?
M6, M1, M40, M4
M6, M1, M42, M3
M6, M1, M42, M5
M6, M1, M40, M42
13
From before the industrial revolution, the shift in industry went from->to...
Agriculture to Technology
Manufacturing to Services
Agriculture to Services
Agriculture to Manufacturing
14
The main increases in demographic in the second half of the twentieth century were...
Migration, religion and ethnic groups
Migration, ethnicity and gender
Youth, ethnicity and gender
Religion, ethnicity and youth
15
What does the recent regeneration of the 'Grand Central' are include?
Office blocks and corporate meeting places
Shops, Cafes, restaurants and offices
A historic and cultural center, showcasing the changes
State of the art entertainment centre
16
What was a major impact of economic growth in Birmingham in 1950-1960?
Rural to Urban migration declined
Pollution in the canals, rivers, air and land
All houses were built into tower blocks
The city center was developed into non-residential areas
17
What was significant about the De Bermingham family?
They started a business and employed the local people
They got a royal charter to hold a market
They got a royal charter to own land and build houses
They were rich and so helped Birmingham thrive
18
What was developed in terms of transport?
Trains, Trams and Boats
Canals, Trains and Busses
Trams, Trains and Busses
Busses, Trams and Canals
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What was a characteristic of Birmingham between 1950-1960?
Youthful population
High amount of commuters
Polluted
Numerous religions
20
When was the global recession?
1970
1960
1980
1950

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