Aid for Workers and Attempts to reach a Settlement (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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By when had it become evident that the Dublin strike & lockout would be prolonged?
By when had it become evident that the Dublin strike & lockout would be prolonged?
Early September 1913
Approximately how many people were involved in the strike, including strikers' families?
Approximately how many people were involved in the strike, including strikers' families?
100,000 people
How much money did the Lord Mayor of Dublin raise to aid strikers' families?
How much money did the Lord Mayor of Dublin raise to aid strikers' families?
Over £6,000
How much did British workers donate to the strike fund by the time the strike ended?
How much did British workers donate to the strike fund by the time the strike ended?
Over £100,000
Who supervised the large food kitchens set up at Liberty Hall?
Who supervised the large food kitchens set up at Liberty Hall?
Countess Markievicz
When did the British government intervene to resolve the dispute?
When did the British government intervene to resolve the dispute?
End of September 1913
Who represented the workers at the board of inquiry?
Who represented the workers at the board of inquiry?
James Larkin
Who represented the employers at the board of inquiry?
Who represented the employers at the board of inquiry?
Tim Healy
Who led the employers in rejecting the proposed settlement?
Who led the employers in rejecting the proposed settlement?
William Martin Murphy
Who led the Kiddies Scheme alongside Countess Markievicz?
Who led the Kiddies Scheme alongside Countess Markievicz?
Delia Larkin
Which countries inspired the idea for the Kiddies Scheme?
Which countries inspired the idea for the Kiddies Scheme?
France and Italy
Which organisation represented British trade unions during the dispute?
Which organisation represented British trade unions during the dispute?
Trade Union Congress (TUC)