10 Questions
What was the V-1 flying bomb also known as during the bombings in 1944?
Doodlebug
How many people left Europe due to the bombings, and returned after it became clear that the Allies were going to win the war?
About 1.5 million people
How many Jewish children were evacuated by the British government before and during the war?
Over 9,000 Jewish children
What did the Nazi government do to Jewish people's rights before the war began?
Removed their rights and forbade them from having German citizenship, marrying Germans, and teaching in German schools
Why did many Jewish people never see their families again after being evacuated?
They were killed by the Nazis or perished in Nazi concentration camps
What were the experiences of many children from poorer families in the countryside during evacuation?
They flourished due to a healthier diet, fresh air, and love from host families
What impact did evacuation have on society after the war?
It led to the setting up of the Welfare State years after the war
What was the reaction of many host families towards evacuee children from city slums?
They were shocked by their condition and this led to the realization for a minimum standard of health and housing for everyone
What was the emotional state of most children upon returning home from evacuation?
Most were happy to return home to their families
What were some of the negative experiences of certain evacuee children during evacuation?
They found themselves in worse conditions than back at home, mistreated by host families
Test your knowledge of the evacuation of children from London during World War II. Learn about the impact of the V-1 flying bomb on the decision to send children away from the city.
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