Solidarity in Poland 1980-81

What does the word solidarity mean?

• To be independent

• To be lonely

• Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest in a group

• To be solid

When was Solidarity founded?

• December 1978

• May 1982

• January 1979

• August 1980

What is a trade union?

• Organization composed of scientists

• Organization composed of politicians

• Organization composed of entrepreneurs

• Organization composed of members, whose affiliation must mainly consist of employees

Why did the Polish government quickly agree to the creation of Solidarity?

• Due to their growing demands

• Due to their increasing number of members

• Due to their growing political influence

• Due to their increasing need for assistance

Who became the leader of Solidarity?

• Andrzej Duda

• Donald Tusk

• Jarosław Kaczyński

• Lech Wałęsa

What was one of the main goals of the trade union?

• Protection and promotion of the interests of entrepreneurs

• Protection and promotion of the interests of their members in the workplace

• Protection and promotion of the interests of scientists

• Protection and promotion of the interests of the government

Why was Solidarity stopped?

• Due to their increasing demands

• Due to their increasing need for help

• Due to their increasing number of members

• Due to their increasing political influence

Who replaced the Prime Minister of Poland in 1981?

• General Jaruzelski

• Donald Tusk

• Lech Walesa

• Andrzej Duda

What was one of the main reasons for the downfall of Solidarity?

• Lack of unity in the organization

• Growing social support

• Planning to create a non-communist government

• Support of the Catholic Church

Who was recognized as the hero of the workers?

• Donald Tusk

• Andrzej Duda

• Lech Wałęsa

• Jarosław Kaczyński