World wars, the end of empire and Britain’s changing relationships (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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What did Britain's empire provide for manufacturing in industrialised Britain?
What did Britain's empire provide for manufacturing in industrialised Britain?
Raw materials
Where were manufactured goods exported after being made in Britain?
Where were manufactured goods exported after being made in Britain?
Colonies and around the world
Why did many people come to Britain during the empire period?
Why did many people come to Britain during the empire period?
To find work and build businesses
How did Britain enter World War I?
How did Britain enter World War I?
Through Allied agreements
Approximately how many died in combat during WWI?
Approximately how many died in combat during WWI?
Almost 1 million
In which decade did World War II take place?
In which decade did World War II take place?
1940s
Who were persecuted and killed en masse by Nazi Germany during WWII?
Who were persecuted and killed en masse by Nazi Germany during WWII?
Jewish people and other minorities
What were the 'five evils' the Labour government sought to address?
What were the 'five evils' the Labour government sought to address?
Squalour, ignorance, want, idleness, disease
How did the Labour government address the five evils after WWII?
How did the Labour government address the five evils after WWII?
Through establishment of welfare
What did the British Nationality Act of 1948 grant?
What did the British Nationality Act of 1948 grant?
Free entry to Britain from Commonwealth
What was the name of the first surge of immigration to Britain?
What was the name of the first surge of immigration to Britain?
Windrush
What resources did Britain's colonies provide during WWI?
What resources did Britain's colonies provide during WWI?
Horses and soldiers