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Britain in the 18th Century

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  • 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 was the number of voters at the ratio of British population?
    250 000 voters, while the population was about 8 million people
  • When Did George Hanover ascend the throne?
    1714
  • What was the main form of wealth in Britain in the 18th century?
    Owning land
  • What were the most saleable goods considering international trade?
    Knives, swords and cloth made in British factories
  • Who was the greatest political leader in Britain in the 18th century?
    Robert Walpole