Assessing the March & Essay Tips (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What did the Jarrow March successfully bring to the town's economic struggles?
What did the Jarrow March successfully bring to the town's economic struggles?
National attention
What action did the Unemployment Assistance Board take against the marchers?
What action did the Unemployment Assistance Board take against the marchers?
Cut their benefits
What was the Labour Party's stance towards the Jarrow March?
What was the Labour Party's stance towards the Jarrow March?
They criticised the effort
What long-term impact did the march have beyond immediate outcomes?
What long-term impact did the march have beyond immediate outcomes?
Inspired future social movements
How successful was the aim of raising awareness about Jarrow's economic plight?
How successful was the aim of raising awareness about Jarrow's economic plight?
Successfully raised awareness
What was the outcome of the aim to secure government action on unemployment?
What was the outcome of the aim to secure government action on unemployment?
Largely unachieved
Who advocated for the Jarrow March despite limited Labour Party endorsement?
Who advocated for the Jarrow March despite limited Labour Party endorsement?
Ellen Wilkinson
What happened after the petition was presented to Parliament?
What happened after the petition was presented to Parliament?
No immediate legislative action
How successful was the march in creating a symbol of protest?
How successful was the march in creating a symbol of protest?
Achieved - enduring symbol
Which industries' decline did the Jarrow March highlight?
Which industries' decline did the Jarrow March highlight?
Shipbuilding and steelworks
What class issue did the march illustrate about the political system?
What class issue did the march illustrate about the political system?
Growing class divide
Why were the marchers' benefits reduced by the welfare system?
Why were the marchers' benefits reduced by the welfare system?
Assistance required work availability