Disruption Of Daily Life And Work Flashcards
1
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Transport
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Limited transport and night time blackouts made getting to work and travel difficult
2
Q
Homelessness
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In the first few weeks of the Blitz, around 250,000 Londoners were made homeless
3
Q
Killed and injured
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More than 54,000 were killed and injured from September 1940 to May 1961
4
Q
Unexploded bombs
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Unexploded bombs kept people away from their homes until they were made safe
5
Q
Rationing
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A system of food and rationing was introduced
6
Q
Population fell
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Population of inner London fell as those who could moved to safer areas.
7
Q
Bombing disrupted gas ,
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Electricity and water supplies