Detroit: From Grace to Grass

What was Detroit's status in the early 20th century?

• A small rural town

• A ghost town

• A newly established city

• A thriving and populous city

Which industry was central to Detroit's economy before the 1950s?

• Agriculture industry

• Textile industry

• Technology industry

• Automobile industry

What is a common indicator of urban decay?

• Increasing population

• Abandoned buildings

• Low crime rates

• High employment rates

What major event in 2013 marked a significant point in Detroit's economic decline?

• A major technological breakthrough

• The opening of a new automobile plant

• The hosting of an international event

• The city's municipal bankruptcy filing

What was the 'white flight' phenomenon?

• A migration of white families to urban centers

• A movement of white families to suburban areas

• An influx of white families into Detroit

• A decrease in white population in rural areas

What was a significant consequence of the 1943 Detroit race riot?

• Increased economic prosperity

• Strengthened racial harmony

• Decrease in property values

• Introduction of racial tension and animosity

How did the 1967 riots impact Detroit?

• They resulted in economic growth

• They led to a population increase

• They caused significant property damage and loss of life

• They improved racial relations

What title was Detroit given during the 1970s and 1980s due to its crime rates?

• The arson capital of America

• The safest city in America

• The economic hub of America

• The cultural center of America

What is a recent initiative taken by Detroit's mayor to revitalize the city?

• Reducing public transportation

• Increasing taxes on residents

• Attracting businesses and individuals back to the city

• Closing down all factories

What nickname is Detroit now being referred to as?

• America's comeback city

• America's ghost town

• America's forgotten city

• America's industrial hub