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What was the original name of H.R.H. EII R before the family adopted the Windsor name?
What was the original name of H.R.H. EII R before the family adopted the Windsor name?
In what year did Elizabeth II get crowned?
In what year did Elizabeth II get crowned?
Which of the following Prime Ministers was the first during Elizabeth II's reign?
Which of the following Prime Ministers was the first during Elizabeth II's reign?
What major event did Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?
What major event did Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?
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What name did Elizabeth II’s father choose when he became king?
What name did Elizabeth II’s father choose when he became king?
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Which monarch holds the record for the longest reign in European history, surpassing Queen Victoria?
Which monarch holds the record for the longest reign in European history, surpassing Queen Victoria?
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How many prime ministers had Elizabeth II known during her reign?
How many prime ministers had Elizabeth II known during her reign?
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What relation was Philip Mountbatten to Elizabeth II?
What relation was Philip Mountbatten to Elizabeth II?
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Which area did the policies not cut down on public services?
Which area did the policies not cut down on public services?
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What was one of the key reforms that Tony Blair implemented in the public sector?
What was one of the key reforms that Tony Blair implemented in the public sector?
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What was the Good Friday Agreement and when was it signed?
What was the Good Friday Agreement and when was it signed?
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What major scandal led to Tony Blair's resignation in 2007?
What major scandal led to Tony Blair's resignation in 2007?
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How was Tony Blair described in relation to American leadership?
How was Tony Blair described in relation to American leadership?
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What significant document was established in 1215 to limit the king's power?
What significant document was established in 1215 to limit the king's power?
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What is the primary role of the monarch in a parliamentary monarchy?
What is the primary role of the monarch in a parliamentary monarchy?
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What major change did the steam train bring to travel in Britain?
What major change did the steam train bring to travel in Britain?
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Who is responsible for writing the King's Speech delivered at the opening of Parliament?
Who is responsible for writing the King's Speech delivered at the opening of Parliament?
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Which industry was notably impacted by the Industrial Revolution due to the development of coal mining?
Which industry was notably impacted by the Industrial Revolution due to the development of coal mining?
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What does the monarch serve as according to the constitution?
What does the monarch serve as according to the constitution?
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What social change occurred due to the migration of the population during the Industrial Revolution?
What social change occurred due to the migration of the population during the Industrial Revolution?
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What major event did Margaret Thatcher request the Queen to initiate in 1982?
What major event did Margaret Thatcher request the Queen to initiate in 1982?
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What was one of the significant outcomes of Queen Victoria's reign in relation to the political landscape?
What was one of the significant outcomes of Queen Victoria's reign in relation to the political landscape?
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What is the minimum time frame for a General Election in the UK?
What is the minimum time frame for a General Election in the UK?
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Which of the following statements best describes the economic status of the UK during the Industrial Revolution?
Which of the following statements best describes the economic status of the UK during the Industrial Revolution?
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Which expression reflects the modern approach of the monarchy since Queen Victoria?
Which expression reflects the modern approach of the monarchy since Queen Victoria?
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How has King Charles's approach been perceived since he started his reign?
How has King Charles's approach been perceived since he started his reign?
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What was a consequence of the harsh working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a consequence of the harsh working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?
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What role did Queen Victoria play in shaping family traditions during her reign?
What role did Queen Victoria play in shaping family traditions during her reign?
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What was one of the primary roles of the British monarchy during the time of Queen Victoria?
What was one of the primary roles of the British monarchy during the time of Queen Victoria?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five giants addressed by the Welfare State?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five giants addressed by the Welfare State?
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What significant act, passed in 1944, made schooling mandatory until the age of 16 in the UK?
What significant act, passed in 1944, made schooling mandatory until the age of 16 in the UK?
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Which program was initiated in 1948 to address health issues in the UK?
Which program was initiated in 1948 to address health issues in the UK?
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What was a major economic development after WWII in the UK?
What was a major economic development after WWII in the UK?
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Which Scottish party held a referendum for independence in 2014?
Which Scottish party held a referendum for independence in 2014?
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What did the Act of Union, passed in 1707, establish?
What did the Act of Union, passed in 1707, establish?
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To which year does the end of an era typically associated with the swinging sixties refer?
To which year does the end of an era typically associated with the swinging sixties refer?
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Which event in 1921 led to the creation of Northern Ireland?
Which event in 1921 led to the creation of Northern Ireland?
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What was a significant outcome of the strikes during the winter of discontent in 1978-79?
What was a significant outcome of the strikes during the winter of discontent in 1978-79?
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What policy approach did Thatcher promote during her time as Prime Minister?
What policy approach did Thatcher promote during her time as Prime Minister?
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What action did Thatcher take during the 1982 conflict in Argentina?
What action did Thatcher take during the 1982 conflict in Argentina?
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How did Tony Blair aim to change the perception of the Labour Party?
How did Tony Blair aim to change the perception of the Labour Party?
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What was the significance of the year 1998 in relation to 'The troubles'?
What was the significance of the year 1998 in relation to 'The troubles'?
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What economic condition was prevalent in the UK during Thatcher's leadership?
What economic condition was prevalent in the UK during Thatcher's leadership?
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How did Thatcher's economic policies impact trade unions?
How did Thatcher's economic policies impact trade unions?
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What was one characteristic of Blairism known as 'the third way'?
What was one characteristic of Blairism known as 'the third way'?
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Study Notes
Industrial Revolution (IR)
- The IR significantly transformed UK society and global leadership.
- Key factors leading to the IR: scientific progress, new technologies, population growth, and a strong UK economy.
- The period of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) represented a time of peace and growth. Her reign was the longest in British history.
Victorian Society
- Queen Victoria ruled from 1837 to 1901. This era was characterized by peace and growth in the UK.
- Political stability, encouraged trade, and population growth contributed to a virtuous cycle.
- Industrial advancements, like the steam engine, accelerated development
- The period was marked by the UK's status as a global economic power, often referred to as "The Empire on which the sun never sets."
Economic Impact of the IR
- The IR spurred significant economic growth, but also social and political challenges, including issues surrounding working conditions. The idea was to produce more with no security, to increase production with little concerns for worker safety and living conditions, and in turn the farming industry reorganized its distribution system to support the food demands of the growing population.
- Population growth increased the demand for resources, leading to urbanization as people moved from rural areas to urban centers.
- New technologies and infrastructure, such as railways, supported the growth.
The Welfare State
- The postwar period (post World War II) in the UK saw the creation of a modern welfare state.
- Clement Attlee's Labour government played a key role in establishing the welfare state.
- The goal was to create a better society by establishing social programs like the National Health Service (NHS) as well as addressing the unemployment and other economic realities emerging from the war.
- The reforms aimed to address post-war inequalities and the poverty during the war years.
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Test your knowledge about Queen Elizabeth II's reign, key events, and significant figures in British history. This quiz covers her coronation, her family lineage, and notable prime ministers during her time. Delve into the details of major political reforms and landmark agreements.
