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Funding and Lifestyle in Jonestown
28:44 - 34:44 (05:59)
Jonestown was mainly funded through social security checks of its followers and through manufacturing and selling wooden toys. Followers were urged to save money and romantic relationships needed permission before forming.
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The speaker discusses Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple leading up to the Jonestown Massacre, including the financial and social aspects of the community, as well as the strict regulations imposed on the members.
28:44 - 32:46 (04:01)
Jonestown Massacre
Summary
The speaker discusses Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple leading up to the Jonestown Massacre, including the financial and social aspects of the community, as well as the strict regulations imposed on the members.
ChapterFunding and Lifestyle in Jonestown
EpisodeJonestown Massacre [Apocalyptic Cult] Who Was Jim Jones?
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Jonestown was being funded by social security checks from its followers and toy manufacturing, but the money was not enough to provide proper living conditions for its inhabitants.
32:46 - 34:44 (01:58)
Jonestown
Summary
Jonestown was being funded by social security checks from its followers and toy manufacturing, but the money was not enough to provide proper living conditions for its inhabitants. Clean water and food were scarce, and electricity only powered select areas like Jim Jones' bedroom.