CLEAN : Converted railway carriage becomes unusual polling stations in the UK

CLEAN : Converted railway carriage becomes unusual polling stations in the UK

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Architecture

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses a community initiative to use an old railway carriage as a village hall due to the lack of an operational village hall. It highlights the impact of the 2016 referendum and local elections, which led to the temporary closure of pubs used as polling stations. The community finds the new voting venue in the railway carriage interesting and unique.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the Residents Association to consider using an old railway carriage as a village hall?

The village hall was no longer operational.

The village hall was too small.

The village wanted to attract tourists.

The railway offered a free carriage.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the plan to establish the railway carriage as a village hall?

To rent the carriage from the railway.

To use the carriage only during elections.

To purchase the carriage and partner with the railway.

To build a new railway line.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event in 2016 influenced local changes in the village?

The construction of a new road.

The introduction of a new bus service.

The 2016 referendum.

The opening of a new school.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the pubs that were used as polling stations?

They were demolished.

They remained closed permanently.

They were converted into shops.

They reopened under new ownership.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do people find voting in the railway carriage interesting?

It offers free refreshments.

It is a historical site.

It is a unique and different experience.

It is more convenient than other locations.