Major technological, social and political changes: an overview (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Which new crimes against property emerged in the 20th century?
Which new crimes against property emerged in the 20th century?
Fraud and car theft
In which year was the ABC, the first electric computer design, made?
In which year was the ABC, the first electric computer design, made?
1939
Who began the partnership called Microsoft in 1975?
Who began the partnership called Microsoft in 1975?
Bill Gates and Paul Allen
Who released the Apple II in 1977?
Who released the Apple II in 1977?
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
When was the World Wide Web made available to the public?
When was the World Wide Web made available to the public?
1991
Who designed the first portable computer called a laptop in 1979?
Who designed the first portable computer called a laptop in 1979?
GRiD Systems Corporation in England
How did recorded crime in Britain change from the 1960s to the 1970s?
How did recorded crime in Britain change from the 1960s to the 1970s?
Increased from 1 million to 2 million
In which decade were mobile phones invented?
In which decade were mobile phones invented?
1970s
Which change was NOT part of the permissive society in mid-20th century Britain?
Which change was NOT part of the permissive society in mid-20th century Britain?
Immigration was increased
Who were key figures in the Suffragette movement in Britain?
Who were key figures in the Suffragette movement in Britain?
The Pankhursts
When was the Homosexual Law Reform Society formed?
When was the Homosexual Law Reform Society formed?
1958
In which year was the Sexual Offences Act passed by Parliament?
In which year was the Sexual Offences Act passed by Parliament?
1967
What age limit did the Sexual Offences Act set for decriminalised homosexual acts?
What age limit did the Sexual Offences Act set for decriminalised homosexual acts?
Twenty-one