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Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

In 1651 the Scots invaded England and were defeated at the __________.

  1. Battle of Preston

  2. Battle of Dunbar

  3. Battle of Worcester

  4. Battle of Waterloo
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Scots invaded England in 1651 and were defeated at the Battle of Worcester by the English forces under Oliver Cromwell. Charles fled Scotland and the English soldiers occupied Scotland. 
Thus, option C is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did Charles I agreed on a secret deal with the Scots?

  1. 1646

  2. 1648

  3. 1650

  4. 1651
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1648, Charles I signed a secret deal with the Scots. According to this deal, the Scots would invade England to restore Charles I to power in return for an English Presbyterian church.

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did massacre of Glencoe take place?

  1. 13 January 1692

  2. 13 February 1692

  3. 23 February 1692

  4. 13 March 1692
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Campbell soldiers stayed with the MacDonalds at Glen Coe for 2 weeks due to the Highland custom. After two weeks, the soldiers were ordered to kill all MacDonald men, women and children under the age of 70. This massacre took place on 13 February 1692. 
Thus option B is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did the British Parliament execute the Charles I?

  1. 1645

  2. 1647

  3. 1648

  4. 1649
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Charles I forged an alliance with Scotland, but by the end of 1648, Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army had consolidated its control over England. Charles was tried, convicted, and executed for high treason in January 1649.