Sir Basil Brooke and the Strategic Importance of Northern Ireland (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Why couldn't Britain use Southern ports during WWII?
Why couldn't Britain use Southern ports during WWII?
Irish Free State remained neutral
Which military services had essential bases in Northern Ireland during WWII?
Which military services had essential bases in Northern Ireland during WWII?
Royal Navy and Royal Air Force
Where did the RAF establish an airfield in Northern Ireland?
Where did the RAF establish an airfield in Northern Ireland?
Derry
From which three locations were anti-submarine operations conducted?
From which three locations were anti-submarine operations conducted?
Belfast, Derry, and Larne
Who acknowledged Northern Ireland's critical role during WWII?
Who acknowledged Northern Ireland's critical role during WWII?
Winston Churchill
When did American troops begin arriving in Northern Ireland?
When did American troops begin arriving in Northern Ireland?
Before December 1941
What was Magee College in Derry used for during WWII?
What was Magee College in Derry used for during WWII?
Communications HQ for European theatre
How many American troops had passed through Northern Ireland by 1942?
How many American troops had passed through Northern Ireland by 1942?
Around 300,000
Which products did Americans introduce to Northern Ireland?
Which products did Americans introduce to Northern Ireland?
Chewing gum and nylon stockings
How many women from NI married American soldiers as 'GI Brides'?
How many women from NI married American soldiers as 'GI Brides'?
Around 2,000
How many workers struck in aircraft factories in September 1942?
How many workers struck in aircraft factories in September 1942?
10,000
When was Sir Basil Brooke appointed Prime Minister of Northern Ireland?
When was Sir Basil Brooke appointed Prime Minister of Northern Ireland?
May 1, 1943
Who did Brooke invite to become Minister for Public Security?
Who did Brooke invite to become Minister for Public Security?
Harry Midgley