The Tudors: A Journey Through British History

Question 1

What major obstacle did the Tudor dynasty encounter?

Accepted Answer

Religious conflicts

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Economic wealth

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Political harmony

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Military triumphs

Question 2

Which factor did NOT contribute to the successful reign of Queen Elizabeth I?

Accepted Answer

Her marriage to Philip II of Spain

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Her wise and skillful political decisions

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The creation of the Church of England

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Her triumph over the Spanish Armada

Question 3

Which monarch was responsible for initiating the English Reformation?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 4

What was the primary motivation for the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII?

Accepted Answer

To increase royal revenue

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To promote Protestantism

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To improve agricultural productivity

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To enhance educational opportunities

Question 5

Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the defeat of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

French support for England

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Inclement weather conditions

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English naval superiority

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Spanish underestimation of English strength

Question 6

What was the name of the legal document that established Elizabeth I as the heir to the throne after Henry VIII?

Accepted Answer

Act of Succession

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Magna Carta

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Habeas Corpus Act

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Petition of Right

Question 7

Which architectural feature is NOT characteristic of Tudor buildings?

Accepted Answer

Pointed Gothic arches

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Symmetrical design

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Incorporation of brick and stone

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Elaborate chimneys

Question 8

What was the primary purpose of the Star Chamber court?

Accepted Answer

To prosecute political and religious offenses

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To resolve civil disputes

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To provide legal representation for the poor

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To enforce royal proclamations

Question 9

In what way did Elizabeth I's reign contribute to English literature?

Accepted Answer

It witnessed a flourishing of drama and poetry

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It encouraged the development of prose writing

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It established the first printing press in England

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It had no significant impact on literature

Question 10

Who was **not** a key figure during the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

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Thomas Cromwell

Question 11

What was the purpose of the Act of Supremacy?

Accepted Answer

To establish the king as the head of the Church of England

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To end the Hundred Years' War

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To declare England a republic

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To abolish the monarchy

Question 12

What was the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

A fleet of ships sent by Spain to invade England

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A series of battles between England and France

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A treaty that ended the Tudor dynasty

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A period of economic prosperity in England

Question 13

What were the purposes of the 'Star Chamber' and 'Court of High Commission'?

Accepted Answer

To suppress dissent and consolidate royal power

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To promote religious tolerance

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To regulate trade

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To foster the arts

Question 14

Who was a major literary figure of the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Jane Austen

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Charles Dickens

Question 15

What was the primary reason for the Dissolution of the Monasteries?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII's desire to break with the Catholic Church

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The rise of Protestant ideas

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Financial difficulties faced by the monasteries

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A peasant revolt

Question 16

Which of the following statements best describes the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

It was a time of significant political, religious, and social change

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It was a period of stability and peace

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It was a time of economic decline and poverty

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It was a period of cultural stagnation

Question 17

What was the impact of the Dissolution of the Monasteries on the daily lives of ordinary people in Tudor England?

Accepted Answer

Increased poverty and unemployment

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Improved education opportunities

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Reduced taxes

Question 18

Who was the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Edward IV

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

Question 19

Which Tudor king had six wives?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 20

What religious policy was introduced by Elizabeth I?

Accepted Answer

Anglicanism

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Protestantism

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Catholicism

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Puritanism

Question 21

Which of the following events did NOT occur during the Tudor era?

Accepted Answer

The Hundred Years' War

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The Reformation

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The Spanish Armada

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The Battle of Bosworth Field

Question 22

Which Tudor monarch is known as the 'Virgin Queen'?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 23

What was the significance of the Act of Supremacy?

Accepted Answer

It declared the monarch as the head of the English Church

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It abolished the monasteries

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It established religious freedom in England

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It created the Star Chamber

Question 24

What was the purpose of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

To invade England

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To fight against France

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To revolt against the Tudor monarchy

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To trade with Spain

Question 25

Who was the first Tudor monarch to ascend to the throne?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 26

Which Tudor monarch was known as the "Virgin Queen"?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Catherine of Aragon

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Anne Boleyn

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Mary I

Question 27

Who served as Henry VIII's chief minister during his reign?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Wolsey

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Thomas More

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William Shakespeare

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Christopher Marlowe

Question 28

Which of the following characteristics was prominent in Tudor society?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C

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A strong emphasis on education

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A rigid social hierarchy

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A growing middle class

Question 29

What was the name of the Spanish fleet that attempted to invade England during Elizabeth I's reign?

Accepted Answer

The Great Fleet

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The Golden Fleet

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The Silver Fleet

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The Royal Fleet

Question 30

Who was the first Tudor monarch of England?

Accepted Answer

Henry Tudor

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 31

Which Tudor monarch is famous for his six wives?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 32

Which Tudor monarch was also known as the 'Virgin Queen'?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Jane Grey

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Anne Boleyn

Question 33

Which of the following was a major foreign policy challenge faced by the Tudors?

Accepted Answer

The Anglo-Spanish War

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The Hundred Years' War

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The War of the Roses

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The French Revolutionary Wars

Question 34

Which of the following events marked the end of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

The accession of James VI of Scotland

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The death of Henry VII

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The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

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The defeat of the Spanish Armada

Question 35

Who was Queen Elizabeth I's trusted advisor and spymaster?

Accepted Answer

William Cecil

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Thomas Cromwell

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Francis Drake

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Walter Raleigh

Question 36

What was the name of the Spanish fleet that attempted to invade England in 1588?

Accepted Answer

The Invincible Armada

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The Golden Fleet

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The Grand Armada

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The Armada of Conquest

Question 37

What was the name of the religious movement that sought to purify the Church of England from Catholic practices?

Accepted Answer

The Puritans

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The Lollards

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The Separatists

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The Quakers

Question 38

What was the name of the Act of Parliament that declared Elizabeth I as the rightful heir to the throne?

Accepted Answer

The Act of Succession

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The Act of Settlement

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The Act of Supremacy

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The Act of Union

Question 39

What was the name of the Tudor dynasty's palace located on the banks of the River Thames?

Accepted Answer

Greenwich Palace

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Windsor Castle

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Westminster Abbey

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The Tower of London

Question 40

Which Tudor monarch was known as 'Bloody Mary' due to persecution of Protestants?

Accepted Answer

Mary I

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

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James I

Question 41

What was the name of the religious movement that rejected Papal authority and led to the split with the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

The Protestant Reformation

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The Catholic Counter-Reformation

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The Anglican Reformation

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The Lutheran Reformation

Question 42

Who was the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 43

Which Tudor monarch is associated with the establishment of the Church of England and the Elizabethan Era of exploration?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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James I

Question 44

Which Tudor monarch had six wives?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

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Elizabeth I

Question 45

What was the name of the large residence where Tudor monarchs primarily lived?

Accepted Answer

Hampton Court Palace

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Buckingham Palace

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Windsor Castle

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The Tower of London

Question 46

Which Tudor monarch oversaw significant exploration and expansion of the British Empire?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 47

What was the name of the rebellion led by Robert Kett in 1549, protesting religious and economic policies?

Accepted Answer

Kett's Rebellion

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The Pilgrimage of Grace

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The Western Rising

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The Northern Rebellion

Question 48

Which Tudor monarch is credited with introducing the printing press to England, facilitating the spread of knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 49

Which of the following policies was NOT implemented by Elizabeth I during her reign?

Accepted Answer

Persecution of Catholics

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Centralization of royal authority

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Expansion of trade and overseas exploration

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Establishment of the Church of England as the official religion

Question 50

What was the primary purpose of the Act of Supremacy passed during Henry VIII's reign?

Accepted Answer

To establish the king as the Supreme Head of the Church of England

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To suppress Protestant ideas and practices

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To dissolve Catholic monasteries and seize their assets

Question 51

Which architectural style was prevalent during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

Tudor architecture, characterized by elaborate decoration and large windows

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Gothic architecture, with its pointed arches and vaulted ceilings

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Romanesque architecture, with its rounded arches and thick walls

Question 52

What was the primary reason behind the conflict between England and Spain that culminated in the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Religious and political tensions, particularly over England's support for Protestantism and its challenge to Spanish dominance in the Atlantic

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Economic rivalry in international trade

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Territorial disputes over colonies in the Americas

Question 53

Who is known historically as "Bloody Mary"?

Accepted Answer

Queen Mary I

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Anne Boleyn

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Lady Jane Grey

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Queen Elizabeth I

Question 54

Which of the following was a major economic development during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

The growth of trade, commerce, and overseas exploration

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The establishment of a national banking system

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The rise of large-scale manufacturing industries

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The decline of agriculture as a primary economic activity