Government under William and Mary (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What period did William and Mary's co-monarchy cover?
What period did William and Mary's co-monarchy cover?
1689-1702
What was the average annual war cost between 1689 and 1697?
What was the average annual war cost between 1689 and 1697?
$5.5 million
At what rate was the Land Tax levied when introduced in 1692?
At what rate was the Land Tax levied when introduced in 1692?
Four shillings in the pound
In what year was the Bank of England established?
In what year was the Bank of England established?
1694
How many troops did the army grow to by 1697?
How many troops did the army grow to by 1697?
76,000
How often did the Triennial Act require fresh parliamentary elections?
How often did the Triennial Act require fresh parliamentary elections?
Every three years
What was the outcome of the Battle of La Hogue in 1692?
What was the outcome of the Battle of La Hogue in 1692?
Anglo-Dutch victory
What was the purpose of the Civil List introduced in 1698?
What was the purpose of the Civil List introduced in 1698?
To separate royal from govt expenses
Who was England's first prime minister?
Who was England's first prime minister?
Robert Walpole
What did the Public Accounts Act of 1690 establish?
What did the Public Accounts Act of 1690 establish?
A Public Accounts Commission