The Life Of JBP Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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When was JB Priestley born and when did he die
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Born in Bradford Yorkshire 1894 and died 1984 age 89
2
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What were JBPs parents like
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His parents where from a poor background but his upbringing was comfortable
3
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Where did JBP start
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He began by writing news papers and novels before plays
4
Q
True of false JBP was offered a knighthood but refused it
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True
5
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JBP education
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He decided against university and getting a real life education by working in a wool firm exposed to politics and opinions
6
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Main events in JBPs life
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Womens suffrage movement became increasingly popular Priestley fought in ww1 he discovered class and progress here
7
Q
How did JBP express his socialist views
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By critiscing inequality
Promoted his own opinion on responsibilities
8
Q
What was his broadcast for
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To boost public morale supporting troops and comment on the right wing policy
9
Q
Real issues in Britain between 1910 and 1940
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Wide class divide with upper middle and lower class The 2 world wars Industry towns
