Huge Anti-War Demonstrations In London and Glasgow

Huge Anti-War Demonstrations In London and Glasgow

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The video covers a large-scale peace protest in the UK against potential war involvement. Thousands, including first-time protesters, gathered in London and Glasgow to express their opposition to war and urge Prime Minister Tony Blair to heed public opinion. The protest featured diverse participants and notable speakers like Jesse Jackson, emphasizing the importance of communication and solidarity in the antiwar movement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the protestors' journey from Charlton near Manchester?

To support a local football match

To send a message to Prime Minister Tony Blair

To attend a music festival

To visit historical landmarks in London

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the predicted scale of the peace protest in London?

A few hundred people

Only a small group of activists

As many as a million people

Several thousand people

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group was particularly keen to show solidarity in the antiwar movement?

Business leaders

University students

Local artists

British Muslims

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected turnout for the march in Glasgow?

50,000 people

25,000 people

10,000 people

5,000 people

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the notable speakers at the protest?

A popular actor

A famous musician

A renowned scientist

Civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson