Black activism (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year was Claudia Jones deported from the USA and arrived in Britain?
In which year was Claudia Jones deported from the USA and arrived in Britain?
1955
What was the West Indian Gazette's significance when it was established in 1958?
What was the West Indian Gazette's significance when it was established in 1958?
First major newspaper for black readers
Which organisation did Claudia Jones successfully persuade to allow black employees to advance?
Which organisation did Claudia Jones successfully persuade to allow black employees to advance?
London Transport
When and where was the first Caribbean Carnival held?
When and where was the first Caribbean Carnival held?
30 Jan 1959, St Pancras Town Hall
How many police raids did the Mangrove restaurant face between January 1969 and July 1970?
How many police raids did the Mangrove restaurant face between January 1969 and July 1970?
Nine raids
On what date did the Mangrove protest march take place?
On what date did the Mangrove protest march take place?
9 August 1970
What was the outcome of the Mangrove Nine trial?
What was the outcome of the Mangrove Nine trial?
All found not guilty of serious charges
In which year did the Caribbean Carnival move outdoors to Notting Hill?
In which year did the Caribbean Carnival move outdoors to Notting Hill?
1966
When were the British Black Panthers formed?
When were the British Black Panthers formed?
1968
What was the British Black Panthers' main campaign focus?
What was the British Black Panthers' main campaign focus?
Police brutality
How many members did the British Black Panthers have by the early 1970s?
How many members did the British Black Panthers have by the early 1970s?
Approximately 3,000 members
Which two British Black Panthers leaders were among the Mangrove Nine?
Which two British Black Panthers leaders were among the Mangrove Nine?
Howe and Jones-LeCointe
In which year was the Commonwealth Immigration Act passed that Claudia Jones campaigned against?
In which year was the Commonwealth Immigration Act passed that Claudia Jones campaigned against?
1962