56 Questions
What event in 1707 united Scotland with England and Wales to form one nation?
The Act of Union
Which part of Britain saw significant changes in cities during the Restoration and the 18th century?
Cities
What helped connect faraway places and improve trade within Britain during this time?
Canals and roads
What cultural shifts were observed in cities like London during this period?
Rise of coffeehouses and theaters
Who played a big role in defeating the French in the Seven Years' War?
William Pitt the Elder
What marked a significant change in the accessibility of written material to the general population?
Increased publication of reading material
What event marked the beginning of a call for a new social order with more freedom and big changes in Britain?
The Gordon Riots
How did people start to engage with the rest of the world during this period?
By trading goods with different countries
Why did Walpole lose power in 1742?
He didn't want to go to war against the French and Spanish
What became an important standard for behavior during this period, creating a distinction between social classes?
"Politeness"
Which treaty made Canada and India under British control in 1763?
The Peace of Paris
What played a role in controlling Britain's trade, including the trade of slaves?
"Investing in companies"
What did reformers John Wilkes and Richard Price want in terms of political changes?
More democracy
What was a significant factor contributing to Britain's political stability in the 18th century?
The Act of Union with Scotland
What did George III become king of in 1760?
Great Britain
Why did more people start living in cities during this period?
To engage in new urban cultural experiences
What marked the beginning of a fear of big changes in Britain?
Gordon Riots
What did William Pitt the Elder aim to make Britain during his leadership?
A strong colonial power
What event showed how people could take control for a short time in London?
Gordon Riots
Who was the war hero that won the big battle of Blenheim during Queen Anne's reign?
John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough
Which event led to the return of the Whigs and the ascension of George I as the first Hanoverian king?
The Glorious Revolution
Who became the first 'prime' minister of Britain and stayed in charge during the time of King George II?
Robert Walpole
What characteristic was associated with Tories regarding wealth and power in the 1700s?
Viewing land ownership as the traditional route to wealth
Who led a Tory group that criticized the 'ministerial tyranny' of the Whig government upon returning to England in 1724?
Viscount Bolingbroke
Which individual controlled the House of Commons by giving money to its members during George II's reign?
Robert Walpole
During which event did Robert Walpole become powerful after a stock market crash called the 'South Sea bubble'?
'Peace of Utrecht'
Who were considered more conservative and liberal respectively in the early 1700s?
Tories and Whigs
Who did Queen Anne bring in to lead the government after getting rid of her Whig ministers and Marlboroughs?
Robert Harley and Henry St. John
Which party wanted a strong government that controlled money and military during Walpole's time as prime minister?
Whigs
What event happened in England in 1660?
The Restoration
Why were most people in England happy to have Charles as their king again?
Because they were tired of fights and political troubles
What did the Test Act of 1673 require from people in government jobs?
To take part in the Anglican church sacrament and declare their belief in transubstantiation
Who was Alexander Pope, and what limitations did he face due to the Test Act?
A Catholic who couldn't participate in political life
What marked the start of a united Great Britain according to the text?
The Glorious Revolution of 1688
What did the Bill of Rights of 1689 do?
Limited the king's powers and declared Parliament as most important
Why did some clergymen quit their jobs after Parliament's actions in 1662 and 1664?
Because Nonconformists were not allowed to have religious meetings outside the official church
What was the significance of Dryden's Absalom and Achitophel in 1681?
It highlighted the tensions during Charles II's reign and the Exclusion Bill issue
What did the Act of Settlement of 1701 establish regarding the British throne?
That Sophia of Hanover and her family would be next in line for the throne
What is the main focus of 'Howards End' as described in the text?
The transformation of England from past to present
In 'Howards End', why does the author question whether England belongs to the rich and powerful or those who see it as precious?
To highlight the societal changes happening in England
Why does Forster use a playful narrative style in 'Howards End' according to the text?
To engage readers with big ideas and deep thoughts
What role does Margaret Schlegel play in 'Howards End' based on the text?
She represents the past spirit of England
Why does Forster use Margaret's perspective in the story 'Howards End' as mentioned in the text?
To provide a unique lens on England's evolving landscape
How does Forster's narrative style differ from postmodern writers like Joseph Heller according to the text?
Forster maintains a more traditional approach to storytelling
'Good as Gold' by Joseph Heller differs from 'Howards End' by Forster in that it __________.
Breaks the traditional narrative structure
'Howards End' introduces a playful awareness into its narrative to __________.
Explore complex themes without overwhelming the reader
Why does Forster mention Margaret's feelings in a different tense than his narration in 'Howards End'?
To highlight Margaret's personal growth throughout the story
How does George Eliot's way of telling a story differ from magic and superstition in 'Adam Bede'?
By inviting the reader directly into the novel with a drop of ink
Why did people around the year 1900 dislike the author talking too much in stories?
It made the story less emotional and real
What was a common criticism of authors who talked extensively in stories around the year 1900?
They claimed to have all knowledge
In modern stories, where is the author's voice often hidden?
In characters' thoughts or self-narration
What is one reason why people read stories besides the plot?
To gain knowledge about the world
Why did people around 1900 prefer the author's voice to be hidden in stories?
To prevent the author from claiming omniscience
What technique does George Eliot use at the start of 'Adam Bede' to engage the reader?
Inviting the reader directly into Jonathan Burge's workshop
What was a distinguishing feature of modern stories regarding the author's voice?
'Hidden' author's voice behind characters
'Adam Bede' uses what tool to symbolize inviting readers into the novel?
'A drop of ink'
Test your knowledge on the key events and figures during the period from 1689 to 1832 in England's history, including the War of the Spanish Succession, Queen Anne's reign, and the impact of the Whig lords and London merchants.
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