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In 1939, England faced a grim reality as Hitler's conquests loomed. The British government prepared for war by planning the evacuation of children from cities to the countryside. This massive operation saw 1.5 million people relocated. The government also issued ID cards and gas masks to all citizens to prepare for potential attacks. As the war progressed, a new law mandated that all able citizens contribute to the war effort, leading to a significant increase in workforce participation, especially among women.

What was the British government's plan to protect children from potential German bombings?

• To send them to neighboring countries

• To evacuate them to the countryside

• To keep them in underground shelters

• To relocate them to the United States

How many people were evacuated from cities like London and Manchester over four days?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 1.5 million

• 2 million

What was one of the first actions taken by the British government after declaring war?

• Increasing taxes

• Distributing identity cards and gas masks

• Issuing food ration cards

• Building more bomb shelters

What was the purpose of the identity cards issued by the British government?

• To track citizens' movements

• To identify saboteurs and the deceased

• To serve as a ration card

• To provide access to public transport

What percentage of single women in the UK were working in war-related jobs by 1940?

• 50%

• 70%

• 91%

• 100%