London Evacuations in World War II
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What was the V-1 flying bomb also known as during the bombings in 1944?

  • Doodlebug (correct)
  • Whirlwind
  • Buzzbomb
  • Thunderstrike
  • How many people left Europe due to the bombings, and returned after it became clear that the Allies were going to win the war?

  • Around 500,000 people
  • Over 2 million people
  • Less than 100,000 people
  • About 1.5 million people (correct)
  • How many Jewish children were evacuated by the British government before and during the war?

  • Less than 5,000 Jewish children
  • More than 15,000 Jewish children
  • Over 9,000 Jewish children (correct)
  • Around 500 Jewish children
  • What did the Nazi government do to Jewish people's rights before the war began?

    <p>Removed their rights and forbade them from having German citizenship, marrying Germans, and teaching in German schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did many Jewish people never see their families again after being evacuated?

    <p>They were killed by the Nazis or perished in Nazi concentration camps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the experiences of many children from poorer families in the countryside during evacuation?

    <p>They flourished due to a healthier diet, fresh air, and love from host families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did evacuation have on society after the war?

    <p>It led to the setting up of the Welfare State years after the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of many host families towards evacuee children from city slums?

    <p>They were shocked by their condition and this led to the realization for a minimum standard of health and housing for everyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the emotional state of most children upon returning home from evacuation?

    <p>Most were happy to return home to their families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the negative experiences of certain evacuee children during evacuation?

    <p>They found themselves in worse conditions than back at home, mistreated by host families</p> Signup and view all the answers

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