British Political History Condensed

I.- TRUE OR FALSE?

1.- ____________ In 1066 William of Normandy invaded Britain. TRUE

2.- ____________ In the 18th century Britain got stuck with the Irish. FALSE (It was on the 19th century)

3.- ____________ In 1922 Britain kept the southern 6 counties of Ireland. TRUE

4.- ____________ It is wrongly believed that the Magna Carta was a relative of president Jimmy Carter. TRUE

5.- ____________ The Magna Carta gave rights to landowners. TRUE

6.- ____________ The middle class started to vote in 1832. TRUE

7.- ____________ Women received their right to vote in 1929. FALSE (1928)

II.- GIVE APPROPRIATE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1.- The Majesty’s government is the name of the British government. Is that name appropriate? Why?

No, Because; "She hardly said anything".

2.- What house is most relevant? The Upper house (House of Lords) or The Lower House (House of Commons)? What is the role of each house?

The house of commons was more important than the house of lords, Because the house of commons is elected by the British population.

3.- Who are the main political parties?

The Conservatives, The Liberal Democrat and The Labour parties.

4.- Why is Winston Churchill one of the most relevant political figures?

British prime minister in 1940, Most inspirational too!.

5.- What were Churchill, Thatcher and Blair nicknames?

Churchill = The British bulldog, Thatcher = Attilla the hen, and Blair = Bush's poodle