Industry

How many sandbags were produced in Dundee in just one month during WW1?

• 1 million

• 6 million

• 10 million

• 500,000

Why was there less competition for Scottish jute during WW1?

• Because of a shortage of raw materials

• Because of labor strikes in Calcutta

• Due to a government ban on jute production in Calcutta

• Due to high transportation costs

What happened to the jute industry after WW1?

• It diversified into other products

• It saw unprecedented growth

• It went into a sharp decline

• It remained stable

How many ships were built on the River Clyde between 1914 and 1918?

• 600

• 481

• 525

• 350

What was the impact of the international trading slump on shipyards after WW1?

• They started building smaller boats

• They shifted to building commercial vessels

• Orders for new ships dried up

• They received more orders than ever

Why did customers stay with foreign shipyards after WW1?

• Foreign shipyards were closer to them

• Scottish shipyards focused only on military ships

• Foreign countries used modern technology

• Scottish shipyards increased their prices

What was one of the reasons for the decline in coal demand after WW1?

• Coal became too expensive

• Coal was replaced by oil

• Coal mines were exhausted

• Electricity became more popular

By how much did the price of coal drop after WW1?

• 30%

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

What was the yearly loss of Scottish coal fields after WW1?

• £2.5 million

• £10 million

• £5 million

• £1 million

How many men were permanently unemployed in the 1920s in Scotland due to heavy industry decline?

• 75,000

• 150,000

• 50,000

• 100,000