London and the Second World War, 1939–45, The historic environment (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the government's initial policy on using Underground stations as air-raid shelters?
What was the government's initial policy on using Underground stations as air-raid shelters?
They were discouraged by officials
What forced the government to change its policy on Underground station shelters?
What forced the government to change its policy on Underground station shelters?
Public pressure
By how much did cinema attendance increase during the war?
By how much did cinema attendance increase during the war?
By more than 50%
When did the South Hallsville School disaster occur?
When did the South Hallsville School disaster occur?
10 September 1940
Approximately how many homeless Londoners were sheltering at South Hallsville School?
Approximately how many homeless Londoners were sheltering at South Hallsville School?
1,000
When did the Bethnal Green Underground station disaster take place?
When did the Bethnal Green Underground station disaster take place?
3 March 1943
How many people were killed in the Bethnal Green disaster?
How many people were killed in the Bethnal Green disaster?
173
What triggered the panic at Bethnal Green station?
What triggered the panic at Bethnal Green station?
New anti-aircraft rocket sounds
What was the crowd size limit for football matches in London during the war?
What was the crowd size limit for football matches in London during the war?
8,000 people
How many Londoners became homeless during the first six weeks of the Blitz?
How many Londoners became homeless during the first six weeks of the Blitz?
250,000
How many people were killed and injured between September 1940 and May 1941?
How many people were killed and injured between September 1940 and May 1941?
More than 54,000
Which area of London suffered disproportionately during the early weeks of the Blitz?
Which area of London suffered disproportionately during the early weeks of the Blitz?
East End working-class areas
Why did the government use extensive censorship about Underground station disasters?
Why did the government use extensive censorship about Underground station disasters?
To protect morale & deny enemy intel