The Crusade and the Outcome (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What was inscribed on the banners carried by the Jarrow marchers?
What was inscribed on the banners carried by the Jarrow marchers?
Jarrow Crusade
Why was the term 'crusade' used for the march?
Why was the term 'crusade' used for the march?
To distinguish from NUWM hunger marches
How many people were formerly employed in Jarrow compared to the time of the march?
How many people were formerly employed in Jarrow compared to the time of the march?
8,000 formerly; 100 now
What did the government publicly call these marches on London?
What did the government publicly call these marches on London?
Altogether undesirable
On what date did the marchers arrive in Hyde Park, London?
On what date did the marchers arrive in Hyde Park, London?
Sunday, November 1
What did the Communist Party do during the Hyde Park gathering?
What did the Communist Party do during the Hyde Park gathering?
Canceled event; urged supporters to join
How long did the Jarrow march take, excluding rest days?
How long did the Jarrow march take, excluding rest days?
Twenty-three days
Which Prime Minister refused to meet with the Jarrow marchers?
Which Prime Minister refused to meet with the Jarrow marchers?
Stanley Baldwin
By how much were the marchers' benefits reduced after their return?
By how much were the marchers' benefits reduced after their return?
Four to eleven shillings per week
On what date did Ellen Wilkinson present the Jarrow petition to Parliament?
On what date did Ellen Wilkinson present the Jarrow petition to Parliament?
November 4
How many attended the Jarrow demonstration in Hyde Park?
How many attended the Jarrow demonstration in Hyde Park?
3,000 to 5,000 people
What accompanied the marchers to boost morale during the march?
What accompanied the marchers to boost morale during the march?
A small mouth-organ band