Racism and policing (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which period was racial prejudice widespread across Britain?
During which period was racial prejudice widespread across Britain?
1948-1970
What was the composition of the Metropolitan Police during this period?
What was the composition of the Metropolitan Police during this period?
Almost exclusively white, male officers
When did the Notting Hill riots begin?
When did the Notting Hill riots begin?
30 August 1958
How many white individuals gathered to attack Caribbean homes on 30 August 1958?
How many white individuals gathered to attack Caribbean homes on 30 August 1958?
About 400
Which weapons did attackers use in the Notting Hill riots?
Which weapons did attackers use in the Notting Hill riots?
Petrol bombs, iron bars, knives
How long did the Notting Hill riots continue before police restored order?
How long did the Notting Hill riots continue before police restored order?
Five days
What was the police attitude towards the racial motivation of the riots?
What was the police attitude towards the racial motivation of the riots?
They refused to acknowledge it
Which organizations formed after the riots to fight for black civil rights?
Which organizations formed after the riots to fight for black civil rights?
Inter-Racial Friendship Council & WISC
When was Kelso Cochrane murdered?
When was Kelso Cochrane murdered?
17 May 1959
What was the outcome of the investigation into Kelso Cochrane's murder?
What was the outcome of the investigation into Kelso Cochrane's murder?
The perpetrators were never caught
What slogan did the White Defence League use?
What slogan did the White Defence League use?
Keep Britain White
What percentage of votes did Oswald Mosley receive in the 1959 general election?
What percentage of votes did Oswald Mosley receive in the 1959 general election?
8.08%