DISASTROUS FRENCH STRIKES

The video reports on the serious nature of the French miners' strike, highlighting the scene at Vercun near Béthune. It describes the tactics of the communists, who were overwhelmed by the strikers, and suggests that their strategy is directed from Moscow. The aim appears to be the disruption of the French economy and the cancellation of martial aid. Since the footage was taken, violence has increased, leading to a crisis for the French authorities.

Who is the reporter providing the introduction to the French miners' strike?

• Jane Smith

• John Doe

• Lionel Gamlin

• Robert Brown

Where did the scene of the miners' strike take place?

• Paris

• Lyon

• Vercun, near Béthune

• Marseille

What was the outcome of the conflict between the communists and the strikers at the mine?

• The communists secured the mine

• The conflict ended in a stalemate

• The strikers were defeated

• The communists were overwhelmed by the strikers

What is the alleged aim of the communist strategy according to the report?

• To promote peace in France

• To negotiate with the French government

• To disrupt the French economy and cancel martial aid

• To support the French economy

What has been the impact of the strike on the French authorities?

• They have gained control

• They face a real crisis

• They have ignored the situation

• They have resolved the conflict