The World War brought up a huge range of different issues, which plummeted an already shaky country, into a desperate country. One such issue was the economic strains that the war put on the country. The urgent need for weapons and specialised equipment drove the Russian economy into overdrive, leaving the poorest Russians without food and with an inflation rate which rose around twice as fast as wages went up. The huge numbers of men armed by Russia also meant that industries all across Russian began to slow their production rapidly, most notably of all being agriculture. This meant trade to other countries went down bringing the economy to yet another low and this lack of agricultural workers meant a lack of food across Russia, especially in towns and cities where there was no easy access to farms; and as is with most things in demand, the prices went through the roof, leaving peasants starving on a mass scale.
One of the main reasons for this opposition was the economic and social hardships Russia was going through particularly in the months after the October revolution. Food shortages plagued Russia due to problems of distribution, problems of inflation and problems of production. The railway system in Russia had virtually collapsed. This meant that food supplies or any other necessary supplies couldn’t be distributed efficiently around Russia which caused massive food shortages. Food shortages were a key problem in Russia as it meant the people were starving and desperate.
John majors government came into office after the downfall of Margret Thatcher, which ultimately created divisions within the party. Not only did the party suffer from the internal conflict but also faced the problems of the recession after the ‘Lawson boom’. In order to stabilise the economy he joined the ERM getting a good deal but ultimately resulting in ‘black Wednesday’ causing Major to raise interest rates to 15%. This was political suicide and he soon lost the support of the press we had once relied so much on to get re-elected in 1992. The housing market also plummeted leading to negative equity, which the majority of the working class could not afford resulting in the repossession of their houses combined with the drastic increase in unemployment Britain was in a mess.
Many people became unemployed and were no longer able to support their families. People were starving and felt ashamed and humiliated. The government was blamed and used
American hardship during the Great Depression was extremely enormous. There were many problems, but the main one was the economy. The economy wasn’t doing well at all. Unemployment was on a rise, businesses were failing. The reason of that is because the stock market was doing badly, there were overproduction and a crash which is stock prices go down.
Its almost like a lot of families couldn’t recoup from the whole thing. So starving people were always there. Also the dip in the economy in 2008 which made people lose their jobs took the turn for the worst. More and more people couldn’t afford things making some people go homeless and not being able to get food to them or their children. The problem with starving people in America is that, first of all people are starving.
Genocide in Darfur (Region of Sudan) The genocide in Darfur has changed the lives of everyone in Sudan. Discrimination has pushed people out of their homes and put distress on all involved. The United Nations and other groups try to send aid, but certain matters keep interfering. Darfur’s numerous tribes have led to conflicts with in the region, but since 2003 discrimination against the African farmers has occurred; leaving people starving and homeless and the United Nations trying to help. Generally the geography and the background of the people do have an affect on a country.
Poverty has been associated, for example, with poor health, low levels of education or skills, an inability or an unwillingness to work. Whatever definition one uses, authorities commonly assume that the effects of poverty are harmful to both individuals and society. Some poor Americans do experience significant hardships including temporary food shortages or inadequate housing. Poverty among blacks and Hispanics is
Hunger has been attributed to significant health problems including poor infant and child development leading to learning difficulties and behavior problems both in school and within the community. In many communities where hunger is a significant issue the rates of school absenteeism are high. There is also a known connection between mental health and hunger as food insecurity creates tremendous stress for both individuals and families. But if people educate themselves about hunger and spend a little of their time giving and helping out at local food banks and their associated programs, you can know that you have helped put food on the table of their neighbors in need. For individuals and families –the young, elderly, and people of all ages; unemployed, working, homeless and struggling middle-class families – your contribution can make a
Frank Gagliano/IGEN-231/Paper 2 Poverty’s Influence on Ethnic Conflict October 19th, 2008 Throughout history ethnic conflict has always had adverse effects for a nation or nations. Ethnic conflict has direct implications for a country’s well-being, and plays a significant role in the poverty rate. There are many different aspects on why poverty exists, but if there is in-fighting and cultures are in conflict, it prevents further development until that conflict is resolved. Depending on how long that conflict lasts, it could lead to years of devastation and hardship for countries struggling to pull out of the poverty threshold. Ethnic conflict has lasting effects for a country’s economy.