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 English true good

3. On 4 May 1702, Britain entered which European war? War of the Bavarian Succession War of Austrian Succession War of Jenkin's Ear War of the Spanish 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? Lord Halifax The Duke of Marlborough Lord Godolphin Robert Harley

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

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

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