History of the United Kingdom

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What is the first step the prime minister takes after being elected by the House of Commons?

  • Asking the ruling monarch for permission to form a government (correct)
  • Resigning from the position
  • Appointing ministers to head government departments
  • Drafting new laws for parliamentary approval

What were some of the raw materials expected to be supplied by the early American colonies?

  • Gold, silver, diamonds, and platinum
  • Tobacco, hemp, lumber, and cotton (correct)
  • Silk, spices, tea, and sugar
  • Iron, steel, coal, and oil

Which European country had established the greatest number of settlements in America by 1650?

  • France
  • Spain
  • Britain (correct)
  • Netherlands

What does cultural diversity mean in the context of the colonies?

<p>People from different places with different customs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By 1753, how were the American colonies governed?

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

What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of early American colonies?

<p>To gain income and supply raw materials for trade (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept did William and Mary bring with them that recognized the separation of church and state?

<p>Constitutional monarchy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical event led to the formation of Great Britain in 1702?

<p>The unification of England and Scotland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the current United Kingdom, who holds the real power in the government?

<p>The Prime Minister (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the House of Lords serve in the United Kingdom's legal system?

<p>Serving as the highest court of appeal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which governmental body elects the Prime Minister in the United Kingdom?

<p>House of Commons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What historical development led to an increase in the power of the Prime Minister in British politics?

<p>Arrival of William and Mary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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