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The Treaty of Paris which formally recognized the independence of the United States from Great Britain was signed in...

1783

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Who won World War 2?



World War II was won by the Allied Powers, a coalition of countries that included the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, China, and numerous others.

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Who is the current King of England?

King Charles III

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Churchill's first name was...

Winston

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Who was the president of the USA during World War 1?

Woodrow Wilson (1913 to 1921)

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World War 1 ended in 1922. TRUE OR FALSE?

False

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Where does the UK's Prime Minister live?

The official residence of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is 10 Downing Street, located in the City of Westminster, London.

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...was the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

Queen Elizabeth II

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What side did the USA join in World War 2?

The United States joined the Allies, which included countries such as the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, China, France, and many others.

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The Cold War lasted for about 10 years. TRUE OR FALSE?

FALSE

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On 15th August 1947, Great Britain recognized the independence of one of the major 'crown jewels' in its Empire, which country is it?

India

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Who was Britain's first female Prime Minister, whose nickname was "The Iron Lady"?

"The Iron Lady," Great Britain's first female prime minister, was Margaret Thatcher, a conservative. She was the leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was PM from 1979 to 1990. 

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The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and...?

The Soviet Union. From 1947 to 1991.

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When did the Russian Revolution start?

In 1917.

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How long did the German Blitz of England last during World War II?

The bombing lasted eight months, from September 1940 to May 1941 and about 40,000 civilians were killed.

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Leader of the Indian independence movement, known for his nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience tactics.

Mahatma Gandhi

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