The blitz Flashcards

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Q

What was the idea of the Blitz spirit?

A

The idea was that during the blitz people kept carrying on with their lives despite the hardships

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What was the Blitz ?

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It was a sucession of air attacks on British citiesby German bomber aircraft

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3
Q

How long did the Blitz last ?

A

From September 1940 to May 1941

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4
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What was the positive impact of the Blitz ?

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It brought people together to an extentr due to their shared experiences
It also boosted morale

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What was the negative impact of the Blitz?

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40,000 people were killed and more than 2 million homes were destroyed
Crime also rose drastically and so did murder.

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