14.5 Quizizz

What was Britain governed by in 1815?

• An absolute monarchy

• A constitutional monarchy with a parliament

• A communist state

• A direct democracy

What did the House of Lords control in 1815?

• The military

• The education system

• Wealthy nobles and bishops

• Any bill passed by the House of Commons

What major change did the Great Reform Act of 1832 bring about?

• It made the House of Lords the supreme authority

• It redistributed seats in the House of Commons

• It introduced universal suffrage

• It abolished the monarchy

Who was the great symbol in British life from 1837 to 1901?

• Prime Minister Winston Churchill

• King George

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth

What did the Reform Bill of 1867 achieve?

• It gave the vote to many working-class men

• It banned trade unions

• It declared war on France

• It established the Church of England

What was the status of the House of Lords after 1911?

• It gained more power over the House of Commons

• It was dissolved

• It became a largely ceremonial body

• It remained the ruling body of Britain

When did Parliament repeal the Corn Laws?

• 1867

• 1846

• 1825

• 1911

What was the outcome for women's suffrage by 1918?

• Women's suffrage was denied

• All women were granted the right to vote

• Women over 30 were granted the right to vote

• Only women landowners could vote

What issue did the Irish face under British rule?

• High rents and tithes to the Church of England

• Lack of educational institutions

• Forced military service

• Prohibition of the Irish language