The Jarrow Crusade 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryChanges in British society during the 20th centuryGCSEEdexcel Created by: James RobinsonCreated on: 13-04-13 12:46 Palmers Shipyard Palmers Shipyard Biggest employer in Jarrow Warship demand fell after WW1 Fewer cargo ships after Wall Street crash 1930's- Yard too small to build cruise liners 1934- Palmers Scrapped Unemployment rose to 80% 1 of 6 Causes Causes Palmers scrapped 1000,s dependant on govt DR & infant mortality rate soared Representative sent to president of board of trade London Rejected- Final straw 2 of 6 The march The March Took petition to raise awareness 450km-22 stage 200 smart men of Jarrow Led by MP Ellen Wilkinson (Communist) Locals accomodated them (boot repairs etc) Little support in London or parliment Failed to bring jobs back 3 of 6 Success or failure Success or failure? petition asked for help from gov for jobs Lots of support and awareness in Public improved image of hunger marches Stanley Baldwin ignored march and petition Jobs did come in future 4 of 6 Important details Important details Refused to cooperate with NUWM (National unemployed workers movement) NO SUPPORT FOR ANY POLITICAL PARTY Support from Labour and Tories Baldwin v v v unsympathetic to marches Refused help from communists 5 of 6 title page THE JARROW CRUSADE 1936 6 of 6
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