Asian migrants in Leicester (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many Asians lived in Leicester in 1951?
How many Asians lived in Leicester in 1951?
624
What was Leicester's Asian population by 1981?
What was Leicester's Asian population by 1981?
59,709
Which industries attracted Asian migrants to Leicester?
Which industries attracted Asian migrants to Leicester?
Textile and shoe
When did the partition of India occur?
When did the partition of India occur?
1947
From which country did Asian refugees arrive in Leicester in 1972?
From which country did Asian refugees arrive in Leicester in 1972?
Uganda
What did the British Asian Welfare Society help migrants find?
What did the British Asian Welfare Society help migrants find?
Jobs and homes
How many mosques operated in Leicester by 1972?
How many mosques operated in Leicester by 1972?
Two
What did Leicester city council declare in August 1972?
What did Leicester city council declare in August 1972?
City was 'full up'
When did the National Front organize marches in Leicester?
When did the National Front organize marches in Leicester?
1974 and 1979
How many Asian-owned businesses existed in Leicester by 1994?
How many Asian-owned businesses existed in Leicester by 1994?
1,446
What street became known as the 'Golden Mile'?
What street became known as the 'Golden Mile'?
Belgrave Road
When did the Mela Festival first take place in Leicester?
When did the Mela Festival first take place in Leicester?
1982