London: a target city (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Why did Hitler believe bombing London would help force Britain to surrender?
Why did Hitler believe bombing London would help force Britain to surrender?
It would break civilian morale
What political role made London a key target for German forces?
What political role made London a key target for German forces?
Capital city housing royal family
Which two transport roles made London strategically important during the war?
Which two transport roles made London strategically important during the war?
Major port and transport hub
What type of war materials did London produce as Britain's industrial centre?
What type of war materials did London produce as Britain's industrial centre?
Vital war materials and equipment
How did the Thames help German pilots during nighttime bombing raids?
How did the Thames help German pilots during nighttime bombing raids?
Moonlight made it a silvery pathway
Which occupied territories put London within range of German bombers?
Which occupied territories put London within range of German bombers?
France, Belgium, and Netherlands
How was planning for London's air-raid precautions divided?
How was planning for London's air-raid precautions divided?
LCC and 28 borough councils shared
Which 1938 crisis led to gas masks being distributed to all London residents?
Which 1938 crisis led to gas masks being distributed to all London residents?
Munich Crisis
When did London's school evacuation programme begin?
When did London's school evacuation programme begin?
1 September 1939
What shelters did the government offer to families with gardens?
What shelters did the government offer to families with gardens?
Anderson shelters
When was the Ministry of Information established to manage propaganda?
When was the Ministry of Information established to manage propaganda?
September 1939
What did the 'Blitz spirit' propaganda concept represent?
What did the 'Blitz spirit' propaganda concept represent?
United, determined, defiant population