Northern Ireland's contribution to World War 2

When did World War 2 break out?

• August 1939

• September 1939

• December 1939

• November 1918

The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland when WW2 broke out was...

• Edward Carson

• Eamon de Valera

• James Craig

• Richard Dawson Bates

When WW2 broke out Prime Minister James Craig announced NI would ....

• remain neutral

• fully support the war effort

• have a think about getting involved and let the British know

Prime Minister James Craig said Northern Ireland was prepared for the responsibilites of the war. Was this actually the case?

• Yes they were totally prepared

• No the government of Northern Ireland was not prepared

How many men from Northern Ireland volunteered and joined the British army?

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

• 100,000

From what part of Ireland were there in fact more volunteers for the British army.

• the south which was neutral!

• the north which was involved in the war on the British (allies) side.

What two measures did the Northern Irish government introduce in the North during the war? (select 2 answers)

• rationing

• glimmer men

• censorship

• free food for all

Name the minister for Home Affairs (with responsibility for law and order) in the North during the War.

• James Craig

• Richard Dawson Bates

• Kevin O Higgins

• Eamon de Valera

Which of the following industries was NOT located in Belfast (1 answer only)

• Harland and Wolff Shipbuilding company

• Linen factories making soldiers uniforms

• Short and Harland aircraft company

• Jacobs Biscuit Factory

Belfast was a very bust place and made a HUUUGEE contribution to the war effort.

• True

• False