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Which country was considered one of the greatest powers in the world at the beginning of the 20th century?
Which country was considered one of the greatest powers in the world at the beginning of the 20th century?
- USA
- Britain (correct)
- Germany
- Japan
What were some of the reasons for Britain's decline as a world power?
What were some of the reasons for Britain's decline as a world power?
- Loss of colonies
- Weak industrial power
- High cost of maintaining an empire
- All of the above (correct)
Who were some of the important figures in British and Irish literature during this time?
Who were some of the important figures in British and Irish literature during this time?
- T.S. Eliot
- First World War Poets
- James Joyce
- All of the above (correct)
Who succeeded Edward VI in 1919?
Who succeeded Edward VI in 1919?
What was George VI's reign known for?
What was George VI's reign known for?
What did George VI change his family name to?
What did George VI change his family name to?
Which century did Britain undergo different phases?
Which century did Britain undergo different phases?
Which countries were considered important powers by the middle of the 20th century?
Which countries were considered important powers by the middle of the 20th century?
What was one of the reasons for Britain's decline as a world power?
What was one of the reasons for Britain's decline as a world power?
Who were some of the important figures in English language literature during this time?
Who were some of the important figures in English language literature during this time?
Which act reduced the power of the Lords and established the House of Commons as the supreme legislative body?
Which act reduced the power of the Lords and established the House of Commons as the supreme legislative body?
What allowed working class members to enter Parliament and be supported by Trade Unions?
What allowed working class members to enter Parliament and be supported by Trade Unions?
Which political party emerged as a response to the needs of the working class, especially coal miners?
Which political party emerged as a response to the needs of the working class, especially coal miners?
What act was passed to ensure contributions from workers, employers, and the government for free medical treatment and unemployment benefits?
What act was passed to ensure contributions from workers, employers, and the government for free medical treatment and unemployment benefits?
In what year were women over thirty granted the right to vote in Britain?
In what year were women over thirty granted the right to vote in Britain?
Which countries made a military alliance before the start of World War I?
Which countries made a military alliance before the start of World War I?
Which country violated the neutrality of Belgium, leading Britain to enter the war?
Which country violated the neutrality of Belgium, leading Britain to enter the war?
Which treaty had harsh terms on Germany and is believed by some historians to have led to World War II?
Which treaty had harsh terms on Germany and is believed by some historians to have led to World War II?
Who became the Prime Minister of Britain in the middle of World War I?
Who became the Prime Minister of Britain in the middle of World War I?
When did the League of Nations first meet in Geneva?
When did the League of Nations first meet in Geneva?
Who was the last liberal PM in Britain?
Who was the last liberal PM in Britain?
Which party replaced the Liberal Party as the main opposition to the conservatives?
Which party replaced the Liberal Party as the main opposition to the conservatives?
Who won the elections in 1924 in Britain?
Who won the elections in 1924 in Britain?
Which government implemented a modest program of social reform in Britain?
Which government implemented a modest program of social reform in Britain?
What event had serious consequences on Britain in 1929?
What event had serious consequences on Britain in 1929?
Which government was elected in 1929 in Britain?
Which government was elected in 1929 in Britain?
When did George VI die?
When did George VI die?
Who succeeded George VI as the king of England?
Who succeeded George VI as the king of England?
What was the period known as when a coalition government was formed in Britain?
What was the period known as when a coalition government was formed in Britain?
What was the connection between Edward VII and Nazi Germany?
What was the connection between Edward VII and Nazi Germany?
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