Women Christen Naval Ships On Ladies' Day

Women Christen Naval Ships On Ladies' Day

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The video covers the christening of a Liberty Ship by Princess Martha of Norway on the anniversary of the Nazi invasion. It highlights Ladies Day christenings on the West Coast, where participants are chosen by lottery. Mrs. Helen Humpy, a shipyard worker's wife, is selected to launch a ship, symbolizing the contribution of workers to the fleet of democracy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who christened the Liberty Ship on the 2nd anniversary of the Nazi invasion of Norway?

Queen Elizabeth

King Haakon VII

Princess Martha of Norway

Prince Olav

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the method used to select the royal launching on Ladies Day?

By competition

By vote

By appointment

By lottery

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many shipyard workers' wives were considered for the launching day selection?

20,000

17,000

15,000

10,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who helped build the ship that Mrs. Helen Humpy launched?

Her brother

Her father

Her husband

Her son

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the launching of the ship by a worker's wife symbolize?

The importance of shipbuilding

The contribution of workers' families to democracy

The strength of the military

The power of monarchy