Rivers Of Blood Flashcards
1
Q
When was Enoch Powell’s speech made
A
Saturday 20th of april 1968
2
Q
What was Enoch Powell’s speech about
A
He was “warning” the population of the consequences if there was continued unchecked immigration into Britan from the Commonwealth
3
Q
What group formed with the slogan Britan for the British
A
The National Front
4
Q
What was the first law to directly adress Racism
A
The race relations Act in 1965
5
Q
What was the reaction to powell’s speech
A
Powell was sacked and many politicians and the press critizised him however he also had lots of supporters and people went on strike to voice their opinions on immigration
