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When Did George Hanover ascend the throne?
1714
Who was the greatest political leader in Britain in the 18th century?
Robert Walpole
What limits of King's power did Robert Walpole suggest?
1) The King would not be a Catholic 2) The King could not remove or change laws 3) The King depended on Parliament for his money and for his army
Name 4 social classes that existed in Britain in the 18th century
1) The highest class 2) The gentry 3) Middling sort 4) Manual workers
In what areas has Britain become the leading producer in Europe?
Iron and steel
What were the most saleable goods considering international trade?
Knives, swords and cloth made in British factories
What was the number of voters at the ratio of British population?
250 000 voters, while the population was about 8 million people
What was the main form of wealth in Britain in the 18th century?
Owning land
