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What event occurred in 1926 in Britain?
What event occurred in 1926 in Britain?
- A General Strike (correct)
- The opening of the first motorway
- The abolition of capital punishment
- The Falklands/Malvinas War
What happened to Hong Kong in 1997?
What happened to Hong Kong in 1997?
- It gained independence
- It was returned to China (correct)
- It became a part of the European Economic Community
- It became a British colony
What proportion of the workforce consisted of domestic servants in 1900?
What proportion of the workforce consisted of domestic servants in 1900?
- 15%
- 5%
- 10% (correct)
- 20%
What was a significant feature of the urban working class in the early 20th century?
What was a significant feature of the urban working class in the early 20th century?
What was the state of Britain's economy at the start of the 20th century?
What was the state of Britain's economy at the start of the 20th century?
Why did Britain initially hesitate to join the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951?
Why did Britain initially hesitate to join the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951?
What was the main argument against Britain joining the European Communities in the 1960s?
What was the main argument against Britain joining the European Communities in the 1960s?
What party gradually replaced the Liberals as the main opposition to the Conservatives?
What party gradually replaced the Liberals as the main opposition to the Conservatives?
What was the Trades Union Congress during the 1930s-1980s?
What was the Trades Union Congress during the 1930s-1980s?
When was Britain finally able to join the European Communities?
When was Britain finally able to join the European Communities?
What was the occupation of 10% of the workforce in 1900?
What was the occupation of 10% of the workforce in 1900?
What company was privatized in Britain?
What company was privatized in Britain?
What is a characteristic of British arts and letters?
What is a characteristic of British arts and letters?
What is the dominant theme in British education system?
What is the dominant theme in British education system?
What is a common feature of British housing?
What is a common feature of British housing?
What is the role of the monarch in British society?
What is the role of the monarch in British society?
What is a key aspect of the British economy?
What is a key aspect of the British economy?
What is a characteristic of British attitudes towards work?
What is a characteristic of British attitudes towards work?
What is a feature of British religion and beliefs?
What is a feature of British religion and beliefs?
What is a common practice in British education?
What is a common practice in British education?
What is a characteristic of British culture?
What is a characteristic of British culture?
What is a key aspect of British identity?
What is a key aspect of British identity?
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