Economic History of the UK

Economic History of the UK

9th Grade

69 Qs

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Economic History of the UK

Economic History of the UK

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History

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the economic position of the UK at the beginning of the 1950s?

Very strong

Weak

Average

Declining

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By the 1970s, what was the UK struggling with in terms of its economy?

Keeping up with other countries

Maintaining a strong military

Increasing its population

Expanding its territory

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What made the 1970s a difficult decade for many people in the UK?

Two main problems that hit the UK economy

A major war

A natural disaster

Political instability

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the UK's share of world trade quickly decline in the 1950s?

The UK stopped trading with the Commonwealth.

UK companies were affected by the rapid process of decolonisation.

The UK focused on developing its own industries.

The UK increased its trade with neighboring countries.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did most UK companies expect to continue making their money from?

The European Union

The British Empire and the Commonwealth

The United States

The United Nations

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the effects of decolonisation on UK industries?

They started trading more with the UK.

They began to develop their own industries.

They relied more on the British Empire.

They stopped trading altogether.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the UK's share of world trade in 1950?

25.5%

16.5%

10.8%

30.0%

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