Come to Birmingham (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What was Birmingham's approximate population in 1700?
What was Birmingham's approximate population in 1700?
10,000 people
What was the primary driver of Birmingham's population growth in the 19th century?
What was the primary driver of Birmingham's population growth in the 19th century?
Rural-urban migration
In which year did Birmingham's population reach its peak?
In which year did Birmingham's population reach its peak?
1950
When was the first canal to Birmingham constructed?
When was the first canal to Birmingham constructed?
1769
When did the railway line to Manchester open?
When did the railway line to Manchester open?
1837
When did Cadbury's chocolate factory open in Birmingham?
When did Cadbury's chocolate factory open in Birmingham?
1879
What caused Birmingham's population to decline after the Second World War?
What caused Birmingham's population to decline after the Second World War?
Deindustrialization
When was the Bullring Shopping Centre rebuilt as part of urban regeneration?
When was the Bullring Shopping Centre rebuilt as part of urban regeneration?
2003
How does Birmingham's age structure compare to the England average?
How does Birmingham's age structure compare to the England average?
Younger with more people under 40
What is a key challenge created by Birmingham's young population?
What is a key challenge created by Birmingham's young population?
Greater demand for schools