The Rise and Fall of Detroit

The video explores Detroit's transformation from a booming trade hub in the 19th century to a major automotive center in the 20th century. It highlights the impact of mass production, the Great Migration, and racial tensions. The decline of the auto industry, white flight, and economic challenges led to Detroit's bankruptcy in 2013. Post-bankruptcy efforts focus on revitalization, addressing urban blight, and improving education.

What major infrastructure development in 1825 significantly boosted Detroit's economy?

• The opening of the Erie Canal

• The construction of the Detroit River Bridge

• The building of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

• The establishment of the Detroit Stock Exchange

Which industry became the first major economic engine for Detroit in the 20th century?

• Textile industry

• Automotive industry

• Steel industry

• Railroad industry

What was a significant factor that attracted African Americans to Detroit during the Great Migration?

• The presence of established African American communities

• The opportunity for industrial jobs

• The availability of affordable housing

• The promise of high-paying agricultural jobs

What was the outcome of the 1925-1926 trials involving Dr. Ossian Sweet?

• The Sweet family was acquitted

• Dr. Sweet was convicted

• Dr. Sweet was exiled from Detroit

• The trials were declared a mistrial

What was a major consequence of the 1967 rebellion in Detroit?

• A significant rise in racial tensions and white flight

• The construction of new automotive plants in the city

• The immediate revitalization of Detroit's economy

• An increase in the city's population

What was a key factor in Detroit's economic decline in the 1970s?

• The decline of the automotive industry

• The growth of the tourism sector

• The increase in agricultural exports

• The rise of the textile industry

What was the primary reason for Detroit's bankruptcy filing in 2013?

• A natural disaster

• Decades of financial mismanagement

• A sudden drop in population

• A major industrial accident

What was one of the strategies used to revitalize Detroit post-bankruptcy?

• Building new automotive plants in the city

• Demolishing abandoned houses

• Increasing taxes on residents

• Reducing public transportation services

What challenge does Detroit face in its efforts to revitalize neighborhoods?

• An oversupply of skilled labor

• A lack of available land

• A significant number of vacant properties

• A shortage of educational institutions

What is a major issue with Detroit's education system as mentioned in the video?

• It is overfunded

• It is failing to prepare students for modern jobs

• It has too many schools

• It focuses too much on arts and humanities