Reuniting the United Kingdom With Some Tinkering

Reuniting the United Kingdom With Some Tinkering

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the historic vote in the UK where Scotland decided to remain in the Union. Chris Patten's views on the inefficiencies of the UK government are highlighted, along with the political implications of the vote. Juliet Deboni shares her personal connection to the event, and the reactions to the vote's outcome are explored, including the roles of Gordon Brown and David Cameron.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main topic of the historic vote discussed in the video?

Scottish independence from the UK

Brexit negotiations

Northern Ireland's status

Welsh independence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Chris Patten highlight about the British government?

It is unrepresentative and over-centralized

It is highly efficient and decentralized

It is the most democratic in the world

It is rapidly modernizing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the concessions made by David Cameron to Scotland?

Full independence

Complete autonomy in defense

Control over foreign policy

Greater authority over taxation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Juliet Deboni feel about the closeness of the vote results?

She was surprised

She was indifferent

She expected it

She was disappointed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two political figures mentioned as being fortunate with the vote outcome?

Tony Blair and Theresa May

Jeremy Corbyn and Alex Salmond

Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon

Gordon Brown and David Cameron