Deck 9: Key Moments in British Political History

Question 1

The Parliament became supreme after the Glorious Revolution and passed a Bill of Rights in …………..

A)1656
B)1658
C)1682
D)1689

Answer 1

1689

Question 2

The Act of Settlement was also passed in …………….

A)1601
B)1688
C)1689
D)1701

Answer 2

1701

Question 3

As a result of the growing strength of the…………., the Representation of the People Act, was passed in 1867

A)Chartist Movement
B)The Female Suffrage Movement
C)The War of the League of Augsburg
D)Paris Commune

Answer 3

Chartist Movement

Question 4

As a result of the growing strength of the 'Chartist Movement', the Representation of the People Act, was passed in 1867. It was introduced by …………….

A)Benjamin Disraeli
B)Gladston
C)Lord Derby
D)Abraham Lincoln

Question 5

……………..regarded the Reform Act of 1867 as 'a leap in the dark.'

A)Lord Derby
B)Benjamin Disraeli
C)Gladston
D)James I

Question 6

The Secret Ballot Act introduced by ……………in 1872.

A)Gladstone
B)Abraham Lincoln
C)Disraeli
D)Lord Derby

Question 7

The duration of Parliament was reduced from seven to five years by ……………..

A)Parliamentary Act, 1911
B)Reform Act Of 1832
C)Representation of the People Act, 1867
D)Representation of the People Act, 1884.

Question 8

In 1867, …………..had spoken in favor of voting rights for women. This created a favorable atmosphere for the Female Suffrage Movement.

A)John Stuart Mill
B)Francisco de Miranda
C)San Martín
D)Simon Boliver