Picture D
The Great Dock Strike of 1889
Worksheet 3
1. Why was the problem of relief so great and why was it crucial to the success of the strike?
2. What do Sources B - D reveal about the plight of the dockers and their families during the strike?
3. Do you think that Picture D would have been effective in winning support for the dockers? Explain your answer.
4. What do Sources E - H tell you about the commitment of the East End community to the strike?
5. Explain the crucial role played by women in the strike.
6. Why might you regard the Australian donations as a 'turning point' in the strike?
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