How many Jarrow Marchers were there?

• A. 100
• B. 150
• C. 300
• D. 207

Answer: (D)

Think of the question in terms of the scale of the protest. The Jarrow March was a demonstration by unemployed workers during the Depression, taken to London to present a petition to Parliament. The march began with two hundred seven marchers, showing a sizeable, committed group but not a huge mass. This precise figure is commonly cited in history sources and exams because it helps you gauge the level of public demonstration: enough people to draw attention and press coverage, yet small enough to manage as a sustained journey. As the route progressed, some joined along the way and others left, but the launch count of two hundred seven remains the standard reference. The size mattered: it made the protest noticeable and credible, but it also highlighted its limits in forcing immediate government action.