NI in WW2 and the Welfare State: Belfast Case Study (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Which famous shipyard in Belfast was crucial to the British war effort during WWII?
Which famous shipyard in Belfast was crucial to the British war effort during WWII?
Harland & Wolff
Which types of vessels did Harland & Wolff specialise in building during the war?
Which types of vessels did Harland & Wolff specialise in building during the war?
Aircraft carriers and destroyers
What did the Short Brothers factory in Belfast produce during WWII?
What did the Short Brothers factory in Belfast produce during WWII?
Short Sunderland flying boats
What was the main role of Short Sunderland flying boats?
What was the main role of Short Sunderland flying boats?
Patrolling Atlantic & protecting convoys
Why was the Battle of the Atlantic significant for Belfast's aircraft production?
Why was the Battle of the Atlantic significant for Belfast's aircraft production?
It kept supply lines open to N. America
What did the Gallaher factory produce for soldiers during the war?
What did the Gallaher factory produce for soldiers during the war?
Millions of cigarettes
How did women's roles change in Belfast during WWII?
How did women's roles change in Belfast during WWII?
They replaced men who went to fight
In what year did the Belfast Blitz occur?
In what year did the Belfast Blitz occur?
1941
How many people died during the Belfast Blitz?
How many people died during the Belfast Blitz?
Over 900 people
What did air raid precautions (ARP) in Belfast include?
What did air raid precautions (ARP) in Belfast include?
Blackout measures, shelters & firewatching
How did Belfast civilians support the war effort beyond factory work?
How did Belfast civilians support the war effort beyond factory work?
Rationing, scrap drives & war savings
What strategic role did Belfast's port play during WWII?
What strategic role did Belfast's port play during WWII?
Key hub for Royal Navy & Allied convoys