London’s response (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did the govt consider crucial for Britain's war effort during WWII?
What did the govt consider crucial for Britain's war effort during WWII?
Keeping civilian morale high
What did the royal family do during the Blitz to boost morale?
What did the royal family do during the Blitz to boost morale?
Remained in London throughout
Why was the Buckingham Palace bombing significant for morale?
Why was the Buckingham Palace bombing significant for morale?
It demonstrated shared sacrifice
Where did Churchill's govt operate from during the Blitz?
Where did Churchill's govt operate from during the Blitz?
Underground Cabinet War Rooms
What was the 'Dig for Victory' campaign designed to address?
What was the 'Dig for Victory' campaign designed to address?
Food shortages from U-boat attacks
Which govt department organized the 'Dig for Victory' campaign?
Which govt department organized the 'Dig for Victory' campaign?
Ministry of Agriculture
What was Victoria Park in Hackney converted into during WWII?
What was Victoria Park in Hackney converted into during WWII?
Vegetable plots
What unusual location was used for growing vegetables?
What unusual location was used for growing vegetables?
Tower of London moat
What was the Map Room in the Cabinet War Rooms used for?
What was the Map Room in the Cabinet War Rooms used for?
Nerve centre of military ops
How did 'Dig for Victory' help maintain morale beyond food production?
How did 'Dig for Victory' help maintain morale beyond food production?
Gave sense of active participation
When did the Blitz begin?
When did the Blitz begin?
September 1940
What three elements did the govt's morale approach focus on?
What three elements did the govt's morale approach focus on?
Unity, sacrifice, & leadership