4 - Making ends meet and self-help

History

Who was often the sole bread-winner in many families during the depression?

The man.

What was the consequence when the sole bread-winner lost his job?

The whole family suffered.

What did National Insurance cover during the depression?

It only covered the worker, not women or children for medical treatment.

How did women often cope with limited resources during the depression?

They would go without food and neglect their health to ensure the family had enough.

What types of work did women seek during the depression to make ends meet?

Low-paid work as domestic servants or shop assistants.

How did the death rates in childbirth and women’s illnesses compare in depressed areas to other parts of Britain?

They were higher in the depressed areas.

What was one way people dealt with the depression?

Self-help.

How did women use credit during the depression?

They operated credit for pawning goods, paying rent, and buying food and clothes.

How did neighbours help during the depression?

Neighbours rallied round to help each other.

What types of clubs were set up during the depression to assist the unemployed?

Clubs for the unemployed were set up in churches.

What was the purpose of the National Book Appeal?

It was organised by the British Library to help the unemployed.