Case Study: The Jarrow March (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Jarrow March take place?
In which year did the Jarrow March take place?
1936
How many unemployed men participated in the Jarrow March?
How many unemployed men participated in the Jarrow March?
200
Approximately how many miles did the marchers travel from Jarrow to London?
Approximately how many miles did the marchers travel from Jarrow to London?
300 miles
In which year was Palmer's Shipbuilding and Iron Company founded?
In which year was Palmer's Shipbuilding and Iron Company founded?
1852
When did Palmer's Shipbuilding and Iron Company close?
When did Palmer's Shipbuilding and Iron Company close?
1933
Which political party did Ellen Wilkinson represent?
Which political party did Ellen Wilkinson represent?
Labour
In which year was Ellen Wilkinson elected as MP for Jarrow?
In which year was Ellen Wilkinson elected as MP for Jarrow?
1935
In which region is Jarrow located?
In which region is Jarrow located?
Tyne and Wear
What happened to global ship demand after World War I?
What happened to global ship demand after World War I?
It decreased significantly
How did the Great Depression affect Jarrow?
How did the Great Depression affect Jarrow?
It exacerbated the situation
What did Ellen Wilkinson ensure for the Jarrow March?
What did Ellen Wilkinson ensure for the Jarrow March?
Widespread media coverage
What were the immediate outcomes of the Jarrow March?
What were the immediate outcomes of the Jarrow March?
Limited