18th- and 19th-century Britain (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What global distinction did Britain achieve during the Industrial Revolution?
What global distinction did Britain achieve during the Industrial Revolution?
World's first industrialized nation
What was Britain's population in 1700?
What was Britain's population in 1700?
Under 5 million
Approximately what was Britain's population by 1900?
Approximately what was Britain's population by 1900?
32.5 million
Which two cities are specifically named as experiencing rapid urbanization?
Which two cities are specifically named as experiencing rapid urbanization?
Bradford and Manchester
Which port is NOT listed as becoming a major trading hub?
Which port is NOT listed as becoming a major trading hub?
Southampton
What did agricultural enclosure involve?
What did agricultural enclosure involve?
Combining smaller fields into larger farms
In what year did Canada become a British colony?
In what year did Canada become a British colony?
1763
When did Australia become a British colony?
When did Australia become a British colony?
1788
By 1900, what fraction of the world's land did Britain control?
By 1900, what fraction of the world's land did Britain control?
One-fifth
What was Britain's position in the transatlantic slave trade by 1750?
What was Britain's position in the transatlantic slave trade by 1750?
Dominant European nation
How many enslaved Africans were transported in British ships?
How many enslaved Africans were transported in British ships?
3.5 million
What was the slave trade system called?
What was the slave trade system called?
Triangular Trade