The Stuarts in England : V

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1. How old was Anne was she came to the throne? 38 37 29 40

2. In her first speech to parliament, Anne said 'I know my heart to be entirely . . .' what? Protestant good true English

3. On 4 May 1702, Britain entered which European war? War of the Spanish Succession War of Jenkin's Ear War of the Bavarian Succession War of Austrian Succession

4. The Duke of Marlborough (Sarah Churchill's husband) won the first major English victory of the war at the Battle of ______ in 1704. Answer: (think of the palace named after it!)

5. Which member of Anne's family died in 1705? Her stepmother Her half-brother Her cousin Her aunt

6. In 1704, the Scottish parliament passed which important act? Claim Act Act of Union Act of Security Alien Act

7. Which government minister threatened to resign unless Charles Spencer, Earl of Sunderland, was allowed join the government? The Duke of Marlborough Lord Halifax Robert Harley Lord Godolphin

8. In what year did Queen Anne's husband, Prince George, Duke of Cumberland, die? 1711 1710 1707 1708

9. With their friendship in ruins, what did the Duchess of Marlborough accuse Queen Anne of? Lesbianism Unlawful acts Treason Being ungrateful

10. On what date did Queen Anne die? 1st August 1714 1st August 1715 2nd June 1714 2nd August 1714