England's History: 1689-1832 Quiz
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What event in 1707 united Scotland with England and Wales to form one nation?

  • The English Civil War
  • The Glorious Revolution
  • The Act of Union (correct)
  • The War of Roses

Which part of Britain saw significant changes in cities during the Restoration and the 18th century?

  • Cities (correct)
  • Trade routes
  • Countryside
  • Farming techniques

What helped connect faraway places and improve trade within Britain during this time?

  • New laws on imports
  • Increased taxes on exports
  • Building walls around cities
  • Canals and roads (correct)

What cultural shifts were observed in cities like London during this period?

<p>Rise of coffeehouses and theaters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who played a big role in defeating the French in the Seven Years' War?

<p>William Pitt the Elder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked a significant change in the accessibility of written material to the general population?

<p>Increased publication of reading material (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of a call for a new social order with more freedom and big changes in Britain?

<p>The Gordon Riots (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did people start to engage with the rest of the world during this period?

<p>By trading goods with different countries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Walpole lose power in 1742?

<p>He didn't want to go to war against the French and Spanish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What became an important standard for behavior during this period, creating a distinction between social classes?

<p>&quot;Politeness&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treaty made Canada and India under British control in 1763?

<p>The Peace of Paris (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What played a role in controlling Britain's trade, including the trade of slaves?

<p>&quot;Investing in companies&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did reformers John Wilkes and Richard Price want in terms of political changes?

<p>More democracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor contributing to Britain's political stability in the 18th century?

<p>The Act of Union with Scotland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did George III become king of in 1760?

<p>Great Britain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did more people start living in cities during this period?

<p>To engage in new urban cultural experiences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of a fear of big changes in Britain?

<p>Gordon Riots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did William Pitt the Elder aim to make Britain during his leadership?

<p>A strong colonial power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event showed how people could take control for a short time in London?

<p>Gordon Riots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the war hero that won the big battle of Blenheim during Queen Anne's reign?

<p>John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the return of the Whigs and the ascension of George I as the first Hanoverian king?

<p>The Glorious Revolution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who became the first 'prime' minister of Britain and stayed in charge during the time of King George II?

<p>Robert Walpole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic was associated with Tories regarding wealth and power in the 1700s?

<p>Viewing land ownership as the traditional route to wealth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led a Tory group that criticized the 'ministerial tyranny' of the Whig government upon returning to England in 1724?

<p>Viscount Bolingbroke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual controlled the House of Commons by giving money to its members during George II's reign?

<p>Robert Walpole (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which event did Robert Walpole become powerful after a stock market crash called the 'South Sea bubble'?

<p>'Peace of Utrecht' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were considered more conservative and liberal respectively in the early 1700s?

<p>Tories and Whigs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Queen Anne bring in to lead the government after getting rid of her Whig ministers and Marlboroughs?

<p>Robert Harley and Henry St. John (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which party wanted a strong government that controlled money and military during Walpole's time as prime minister?

<p>Whigs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event happened in England in 1660?

<p>The Restoration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were most people in England happy to have Charles as their king again?

<p>Because they were tired of fights and political troubles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Test Act of 1673 require from people in government jobs?

<p>To take part in the Anglican church sacrament and declare their belief in transubstantiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Alexander Pope, and what limitations did he face due to the Test Act?

<p>A Catholic who couldn't participate in political life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the start of a united Great Britain according to the text?

<p>The Glorious Revolution of 1688 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Bill of Rights of 1689 do?

<p>Limited the king's powers and declared Parliament as most important (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did some clergymen quit their jobs after Parliament's actions in 1662 and 1664?

<p>Because Nonconformists were not allowed to have religious meetings outside the official church (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Dryden's Absalom and Achitophel in 1681?

<p>It highlighted the tensions during Charles II's reign and the Exclusion Bill issue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Act of Settlement of 1701 establish regarding the British throne?

<p>That Sophia of Hanover and her family would be next in line for the throne (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of 'Howards End' as described in the text?

<p>The transformation of England from past to present (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 'Howards End', why does the author question whether England belongs to the rich and powerful or those who see it as precious?

<p>To highlight the societal changes happening in England (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Forster use a playful narrative style in 'Howards End' according to the text?

<p>To engage readers with big ideas and deep thoughts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Margaret Schlegel play in 'Howards End' based on the text?

<p>She represents the past spirit of England (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Forster use Margaret's perspective in the story 'Howards End' as mentioned in the text?

<p>To provide a unique lens on England's evolving landscape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Forster's narrative style differ from postmodern writers like Joseph Heller according to the text?

<p>Forster maintains a more traditional approach to storytelling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Good as Gold' by Joseph Heller differs from 'Howards End' by Forster in that it __________.

<p>Breaks the traditional narrative structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Howards End' introduces a playful awareness into its narrative to __________.

<p>Explore complex themes without overwhelming the reader (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Forster mention Margaret's feelings in a different tense than his narration in 'Howards End'?

<p>To highlight Margaret's personal growth throughout the story (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does George Eliot's way of telling a story differ from magic and superstition in 'Adam Bede'?

<p>By inviting the reader directly into the novel with a drop of ink (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did people around the year 1900 dislike the author talking too much in stories?

<p>It made the story less emotional and real (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common criticism of authors who talked extensively in stories around the year 1900?

<p>They claimed to have all knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In modern stories, where is the author's voice often hidden?

<p>In characters' thoughts or self-narration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why people read stories besides the plot?

<p>To gain knowledge about the world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did people around 1900 prefer the author's voice to be hidden in stories?

<p>To prevent the author from claiming omniscience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique does George Eliot use at the start of 'Adam Bede' to engage the reader?

<p>Inviting the reader directly into Jonathan Burge's workshop (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a distinguishing feature of modern stories regarding the author's voice?

<p>'Hidden' author's voice behind characters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Adam Bede' uses what tool to symbolize inviting readers into the novel?

<p>'A drop of ink' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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