British Time Periods
The policy of practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country
What is Colonialism
This former colony began its fight for independence by dumping more than 300 cases of tea into Boston Harbor
What are the United States
The UK _____ be careful in its response to the Iranian tanker crisis.
ought to, should
Percentage that voted to "leave" in the Brexit referendum
51.9%
This process of change from agrarian and handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing which began in the 18th century
On this date, the UK formally left the EK
What is January 31, 2020
This former colony recently fought a bloody civil war, causing the world to mark exported diamonds with "blood diamonds" or "conflict diamonds"
What is Sierra Leone
The proliferation of British and US naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz ______ protect oil supplies.
should, may, might be able to
At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1913, the British Empire held sway over 412 million people, ____ of the world population at the time
23%
A time of optimism and economic recovery in the UK when it was seen as a cultural beacon throughout the globe with the spread of popular culture through art, film, theatre, and music
What are The Swinging 60's
Who said "My mother and father signed up to a common market, not to a political union, flags, anthems, presidents, and now you even want your own army"
This former colony, amidst its own protests against a bill that would allow China to extradite legal prisoners to the mainland, called out for help from its former colonizer
What is Hong Kong
The financial markets _____ rally if the UK left the EU with a deal.
may, might, would
The British have invaded ____ of all countries.
90%
In the mid-1990's, Britain was seen as the epitome of "cool" as it was a hive of cultureal activity seeing a new wave of music known as "Brit Pop"
Brexit has caused this country to formally question through referendum its political ties with the UK
What is Scotland
This former colony on the border of India currently disputes the latter's ownership of the Kashmir region, and is though to currently posses over 200 nuclear warheads
What is Pakistan
"Those who can win a war well can rarely make a good peace, and those who could make a good peace _______ never have won the war."
would
2014 Scottish Independence Referendum: The turnout of ____ was the highest recorded for an election or referendum in the United Kingdom since the January 1910 general election, which was held before the introduction of universal suffrage.
84.6%
What is The Special Relationship
UKIP, the acronym for this British political party
What is The United Kingdom Independence Party
These islands, given by the UK to the US in order to construct an army base, were the subject of recent litigation before the ICJ.
Chagos Islands (or Archipelago)
The UK _______ be able to negotiate trade deals freely once it leaves the EU.
will
In 2017, about ____ of the UK population were UK-born and about 90% were British nationals
86%