RIDGEWAY'S VISIT

RIDGEWAY'S VISIT

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General Ridgway arrives at London Airport with his wife and is greeted by Sir John Slessor. A demonstration occurs, with pamphlets being thrown, leading to arrests by the police. Despite the commotion, General Ridgway inspects the Guard of Honour while the arrests continue and the demonstrators' resistance is quickly reorganized.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who greeted General Ridgway upon his arrival at London Airport?

The President of the United States

The Mayor of London

The Chief of the Air Staff

The Prime Minister

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the demonstration at the airport?

A large-scale protest

A feeble demonstration

A peaceful rally

A military parade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the demonstrators do during their protest?

Threw pamphlets

Chanted slogans

Held banners

Sang songs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the police's response to the demonstration?

They called for backup

They quickly arrested the demonstrators

They joined the protest

They ignored it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened after the initial arrests of the demonstrators?

The demonstration turned violent

The police left the scene

Further resistance was quickly reorganized

The demonstrators dispersed