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Multiple choice historical tools and life of people in britain life in britain in the twentieth century history

Alicante airport that opened in 1967 was the biggest contributing factor to the success of _____ as a holiday resort.

  1. Scotland

  2. Costa Blanca

  3. Benidorm

  4. Majorca
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Alicante airport that opened in 1967 was the biggest contributing factor to the success of Benidorm as a holiday resort. Benidorm was the model upon which all other holiday resorts were based.
  • Before the airport opened, Benidorm was a small fishing port.
Multiple choice historical tools and life of people in britain life in britain in the twentieth century history

The first electric mainline trains were running between which two cities?

  1. Scotland to Paris

  2. Paris to London

  3. London to Istanbul

  4. London to Scotland
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • The 1967 the invention or introduction of many new things in Britain.
  • The first electric main line trains running from London to Scotland. It reduced journey times significantly.
Multiple choice historical tools and life of people in britain life in britain in the twentieth century history

Who gave the speech which was known as the 'Rivers of Blood' speech?

  1. Edward Heath

  2. Tony Benn

  3. Enoch Powell

  4. Harold Macmillan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • In 1968, a conservative MP, Enoch Powell made a speech in Birmingham that became known as the Rivers of Blood speech.
  • In it, he argued that continued unlimited immigration from the Commonwealth would lead to race riots and increased racial tension.
Multiple choice historical tools and life of people in britain life in britain in the twentieth century history

Which of the following provisions was ended by Margaret Thatcher?

  1. Provision of free school fees

  2. Provision of free school books

  3. Provision of free school meal

  4. Provision of free school milk
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Margaret Thatcher entered politics in 1959. in 1970, she was appointed secretary of state for education in Edward Heath's government, she gained renowned as 'Margaret Thatcher, milk snatcher' for ending the provision of free school milk.
Multiple choice historical tools and life of people in britain life in britain in the twentieth century history

Which nickname did Margaret Thatcher earn for her tough-talking?

  1. The Iron Lady

  2. The Strong Lady

  3. The Lady of Steel

  4. The Tough Leader
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • The Margaret Thatcher government took a firm stand against many individual disputes.
  • A firm line was also taken against the Soviet Union and Thatcher's tough-talking gained her the nickname The Iron Lady.
Multiple choice historical tools and life of people in britain life in britain in the twentieth century history

In her second term, Margaret Thatcher continued to take a hard line against ______.

  1. Farmers

  2. Communists

  3. Workers

  4. Trade unions
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • In her second term, Margaret Thatcher continued to take a hard line against trade unions.
  • Sympathy strikes that were held in support of strikes in other industries were banned and union leaders had to ballot members on strike action.
Multiple choice historical tools and life of people in britain life in britain in the twentieth century history

What do you mean by Disposable wealth?

  1. money that is spent on non-essential items.

  2. money that is spent on essential items.

  3. money that is spent on defence items.

  4. money that is spent on daily items.
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A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Disposable wealth means money that is spend on non-essential items.
  • People in Britain had a lot more disposable wealth, they spent it on consumer goods and holidays, as well as on buying houses and cars.