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What event in 1707 united Scotland with England and Wales to form one nation?
What event in 1707 united Scotland with England and Wales to form one nation?
Which part of Britain saw significant changes in cities during the Restoration and the 18th century?
Which part of Britain saw significant changes in cities during the Restoration and the 18th century?
What helped connect faraway places and improve trade within Britain during this time?
What helped connect faraway places and improve trade within Britain during this time?
What cultural shifts were observed in cities like London during this period?
What cultural shifts were observed in cities like London during this period?
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Who played a big role in defeating the French in the Seven Years' War?
Who played a big role in defeating the French in the Seven Years' War?
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What marked a significant change in the accessibility of written material to the general population?
What marked a significant change in the accessibility of written material to the general population?
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What event marked the beginning of a call for a new social order with more freedom and big changes in Britain?
What event marked the beginning of a call for a new social order with more freedom and big changes in Britain?
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How did people start to engage with the rest of the world during this period?
How did people start to engage with the rest of the world during this period?
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Why did Walpole lose power in 1742?
Why did Walpole lose power in 1742?
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What became an important standard for behavior during this period, creating a distinction between social classes?
What became an important standard for behavior during this period, creating a distinction between social classes?
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Which treaty made Canada and India under British control in 1763?
Which treaty made Canada and India under British control in 1763?
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What played a role in controlling Britain's trade, including the trade of slaves?
What played a role in controlling Britain's trade, including the trade of slaves?
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What did reformers John Wilkes and Richard Price want in terms of political changes?
What did reformers John Wilkes and Richard Price want in terms of political changes?
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What was a significant factor contributing to Britain's political stability in the 18th century?
What was a significant factor contributing to Britain's political stability in the 18th century?
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What did George III become king of in 1760?
What did George III become king of in 1760?
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Why did more people start living in cities during this period?
Why did more people start living in cities during this period?
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What marked the beginning of a fear of big changes in Britain?
What marked the beginning of a fear of big changes in Britain?
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What did William Pitt the Elder aim to make Britain during his leadership?
What did William Pitt the Elder aim to make Britain during his leadership?
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What event showed how people could take control for a short time in London?
What event showed how people could take control for a short time in London?
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Who was the war hero that won the big battle of Blenheim during Queen Anne's reign?
Who was the war hero that won the big battle of Blenheim during Queen Anne's reign?
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Which event led to the return of the Whigs and the ascension of George I as the first Hanoverian king?
Which event led to the return of the Whigs and the ascension of George I as the first Hanoverian king?
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Who became the first 'prime' minister of Britain and stayed in charge during the time of King George II?
Who became the first 'prime' minister of Britain and stayed in charge during the time of King George II?
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What characteristic was associated with Tories regarding wealth and power in the 1700s?
What characteristic was associated with Tories regarding wealth and power in the 1700s?
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Who led a Tory group that criticized the 'ministerial tyranny' of the Whig government upon returning to England in 1724?
Who led a Tory group that criticized the 'ministerial tyranny' of the Whig government upon returning to England in 1724?
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Which individual controlled the House of Commons by giving money to its members during George II's reign?
Which individual controlled the House of Commons by giving money to its members during George II's reign?
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During which event did Robert Walpole become powerful after a stock market crash called the 'South Sea bubble'?
During which event did Robert Walpole become powerful after a stock market crash called the 'South Sea bubble'?
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Who were considered more conservative and liberal respectively in the early 1700s?
Who were considered more conservative and liberal respectively in the early 1700s?
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Who did Queen Anne bring in to lead the government after getting rid of her Whig ministers and Marlboroughs?
Who did Queen Anne bring in to lead the government after getting rid of her Whig ministers and Marlboroughs?
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Which party wanted a strong government that controlled money and military during Walpole's time as prime minister?
Which party wanted a strong government that controlled money and military during Walpole's time as prime minister?
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What event happened in England in 1660?
What event happened in England in 1660?
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Why were most people in England happy to have Charles as their king again?
Why were most people in England happy to have Charles as their king again?
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What did the Test Act of 1673 require from people in government jobs?
What did the Test Act of 1673 require from people in government jobs?
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Who was Alexander Pope, and what limitations did he face due to the Test Act?
Who was Alexander Pope, and what limitations did he face due to the Test Act?
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What marked the start of a united Great Britain according to the text?
What marked the start of a united Great Britain according to the text?
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What did the Bill of Rights of 1689 do?
What did the Bill of Rights of 1689 do?
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Why did some clergymen quit their jobs after Parliament's actions in 1662 and 1664?
Why did some clergymen quit their jobs after Parliament's actions in 1662 and 1664?
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What was the significance of Dryden's Absalom and Achitophel in 1681?
What was the significance of Dryden's Absalom and Achitophel in 1681?
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What did the Act of Settlement of 1701 establish regarding the British throne?
What did the Act of Settlement of 1701 establish regarding the British throne?
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What is the main focus of 'Howards End' as described in the text?
What is the main focus of 'Howards End' as described in the text?
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In 'Howards End', why does the author question whether England belongs to the rich and powerful or those who see it as precious?
In 'Howards End', why does the author question whether England belongs to the rich and powerful or those who see it as precious?
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Why does Forster use a playful narrative style in 'Howards End' according to the text?
Why does Forster use a playful narrative style in 'Howards End' according to the text?
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What role does Margaret Schlegel play in 'Howards End' based on the text?
What role does Margaret Schlegel play in 'Howards End' based on the text?
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Why does Forster use Margaret's perspective in the story 'Howards End' as mentioned in the text?
Why does Forster use Margaret's perspective in the story 'Howards End' as mentioned in the text?
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How does Forster's narrative style differ from postmodern writers like Joseph Heller according to the text?
How does Forster's narrative style differ from postmodern writers like Joseph Heller according to the text?
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'Good as Gold' by Joseph Heller differs from 'Howards End' by Forster in that it __________.
'Good as Gold' by Joseph Heller differs from 'Howards End' by Forster in that it __________.
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'Howards End' introduces a playful awareness into its narrative to __________.
'Howards End' introduces a playful awareness into its narrative to __________.
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Why does Forster mention Margaret's feelings in a different tense than his narration in 'Howards End'?
Why does Forster mention Margaret's feelings in a different tense than his narration in 'Howards End'?
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How does George Eliot's way of telling a story differ from magic and superstition in 'Adam Bede'?
How does George Eliot's way of telling a story differ from magic and superstition in 'Adam Bede'?
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Why did people around the year 1900 dislike the author talking too much in stories?
Why did people around the year 1900 dislike the author talking too much in stories?
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What was a common criticism of authors who talked extensively in stories around the year 1900?
What was a common criticism of authors who talked extensively in stories around the year 1900?
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In modern stories, where is the author's voice often hidden?
In modern stories, where is the author's voice often hidden?
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What is one reason why people read stories besides the plot?
What is one reason why people read stories besides the plot?
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Why did people around 1900 prefer the author's voice to be hidden in stories?
Why did people around 1900 prefer the author's voice to be hidden in stories?
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What technique does George Eliot use at the start of 'Adam Bede' to engage the reader?
What technique does George Eliot use at the start of 'Adam Bede' to engage the reader?
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What was a distinguishing feature of modern stories regarding the author's voice?
What was a distinguishing feature of modern stories regarding the author's voice?
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'Adam Bede' uses what tool to symbolize inviting readers into the novel?
'Adam Bede' uses what tool to symbolize inviting readers into the novel?
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