Assessing the March & Essay Tips (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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What attention did the Jarrow March achieve?
What attention did the Jarrow March achieve?
National attention to economic struggles & unemployment
What support did marchers receive along route?
What support did marchers receive along route?
Widespread support demonstrating solidarity
What was the long-term impact of the march?
What was the long-term impact of the march?
Inspired future social & political movements
How did Labour Party respond to the march?
How did Labour Party respond to the march?
Criticised effort, lacked significant support
What did Unemployment Assistance Board do?
What did Unemployment Assistance Board do?
Cut marchers' benefits
What was the immediate policy impact?
What was the immediate policy impact?
Little immediate effect on govt policy or economy
Raising awareness aim: result?
Raising awareness aim: result?
Successfully raised via media & public sympathy
Securing govt action aim: result?
Securing govt action aim: result?
Largely unachieved, no significant policy changes
Political support aim: result?
Political support aim: result?
Partial - Wilkinson helped but Labour didn't endorse fully
Petition presentation: outcome?
Petition presentation: outcome?
Achieved but no immediate legislative action followed
Mobilising public support: result?
Mobilising public support: result?
Successfully achieved via donations & backing along route
Creating symbol of protest: result?
Creating symbol of protest: result?
Achieved - enduring symbol of resilience & protest
How did march reflect industrial decline?
How did march reflect industrial decline?
Impact on shipbuilding & steelworks in towns like Jarrow
How did march reflect govt inaction?
How did march reflect govt inaction?
Frustration with perceived inaction & inadequate response
What class issues did march reflect?
What class issues did march reflect?
Class divide & working-class struggle to be heard
