The Hanoverian Succession: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 12 History Students

Question 1

What were the two main reasons for the Hanoverian Succession?

Accepted Answer

The death of Queen Anne without any surviving heirs

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The Act of Settlement 1701

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The support of the majority of the British people

Question 2

Who ascended to the British throne in 1714, succeeding Queen Anne?

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George I of Hanover

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Frederick William I of Prussia

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Louis XIV of France

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Peter the Great of Russia

Question 3

Which of the following was NOT a factor that contributed to the stability of the Hanoverian dynasty?

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The strength of the Jacobite movement

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The absence of credible pretenders

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The support of the British people

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The strength of the British army

Question 4

Who became the first monarch of the Hanoverian dynasty to ascend to the British throne?

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George I

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George II

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George III

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George IV

Question 5

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of Whig ideology?

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Emphasis on individual liberties, constitutional government, and the rule of law

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Support for a strong, centralized monarchy with absolute power

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Belief in the divine right of kings as the basis for royal authority

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Opposition to religious toleration and the rights of religious minorities

Question 6

Precise Question: Which political party emerged as the dominant force in British politics during the early Hanoverian era?

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Balanced Option 1: The Whig Party

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Balanced Option 2: The Tory Party

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Balanced Option 3: The Liberal Party

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Balanced Option 4: The Conservative Party

Question 7

Precise Question: Which of the following was not a defining characteristic of the Whig Party?

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Balanced Option 4: Backing for the Jacobite rebellion

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Balanced Option 1: Advocacy for a constitutional monarchy

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Balanced Option 2: Support for religious tolerance

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Balanced Option 3: Strong naval expansion

Question 8

Who supported the Jacobite rebellions that took place in Britain during the 18th century?

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Jacobites

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Whigs

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Tories

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Nonconformists

Question 9

What was the primary reason for the rise of the Whig party during the Hanoverian period?

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Support for the Hanoverian dynasty

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Opposition to Catholic emancipation

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Defense of religious freedom

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Economic liberalism

Question 10

What was a consequence of the Hanoverian Succession?

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Rise of parliamentary authority

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Increased royal power

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Weakening of the landed aristocracy

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Decline of the monarchy

Question 11

Which key provision of the Act of Settlement 1701 established the Protestant Hanoverian dynasty as the successors to the British throne?

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Established the Protestant Hanoverian dynasty as the successors to the British throne

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Abolished the monarchy and established a republic

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Granted Catholics the right to vote in elections

Question 12

Following Queen Anne's demise, who ascended to the British throne?

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George I

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James II

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William III

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George II

Question 13

Who was a key figure in the Whig party during the Hanoverian Succession?

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Sir Robert Walpole

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William Pitt the Elder

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George III

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John Wilkes

Question 14

How did the Hanoverian Succession contribute to the long-term development of the British political system?

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It fostered the emergence of a two-party system.

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It strengthened the monarchy, reducing Parliament's influence.

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It promoted religious tolerance and the repeal of the Test Act.

Question 15

Who was the first monarch from the House of Hanover to ascend to the British throne?

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George I

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George II

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George III

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Sophia of Hanover

Question 16

What was a primary objective of the Jacobite uprisings?

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To restore the Stuart monarchy

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To overthrow the Hanoverian dynasty

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To establish a Catholic state in Britain

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To secure Scottish independence

Question 17

What was the significance of the Battle of Culloden fought in 1746?

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It marked the end of the Jacobite threat to the Hanoverian dynasty

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It led to the execution of Bonnie Prince Charlie

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It resulted in the establishment of a Scottish Parliament

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It triggered the formation of a Whig-Tory coalition government

Question 18

What was the primary purpose behind Walpole's Excise Bill in 1733?

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To reduce smuggling and generate more revenue

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To establish a national bank

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To fund the War of Jenkins' Ear

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To eliminate the excise tax on salt

Question 19

Who succeeded Queen Anne to the throne of Great Britain in 1714, initiating the Hanoverian Succession?

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George I

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George II

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James II

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William III

Question 20

Which political party emerged as the dominant force during the Hanoverian period?

Accepted Answer

Whig Party

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Tory Party

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Liberal Party

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Conservative Party

Question 21

Which philosopher had a significant influence on shaping the political philosophy of the Whig party?

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John Locke

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Thomas Hobbes

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Edmund Burke

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Jeremy Bentham

Question 22

Which statement best summarizes the overall impact of the Hanoverian Succession on British society?

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It ushered in a period of relative stability and prosperity

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It led to a dramatic decline in the monarchy's influence

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It sparked widespread social unrest and political upheaval

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It had no significant impact on British society

Question 23

During the Hanoverian Succession period, which political party emerged as the dominant force in British politics?

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Whigs

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Tories

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Labour

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Conservatives

Question 24

What was a primary consequence of the Act of Union (1707)?

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United the kingdoms of England and Scotland into a single political entity known as Great Britain

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Abolished the Jacobite movement and its aspirations for a Stuart restoration

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Established the Hanoverian dynasty as the legitimate ruling house

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Granted religious freedom to Catholics throughout the British Isles

Question 25

What was the primary objective of the Septennial Act passed in 1716?

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To extend the maximum duration of Parliament sessions from three years to seven years

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To establish the Hanoverian Succession and secure the Protestant line of inheritance

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To suppress Jacobite rebellions and prevent further attempts to restore the Stuart dynasty

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To grant religious freedom and legal protections to Nonconformists

Question 26

What was a significant consequence of the South Sea Bubble financial crisis?

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Caused widespread economic collapse and financial ruin for many investors

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Led to the rise of the Whig party and its dominance in British politics

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Strengthened the power of the monarchy and its control over the government

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Had a minimal impact on the British economy and society

Question 27

Which event prompted the Act of Settlement of 1701, ultimately leading to the Hanoverian Succession?

Accepted Answer

The death of Queen Anne without heirs

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The Glorious Revolution of 1688

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The Jacobite Rebellion of 1715

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The War of Spanish Succession

Question 28

Who ascended to the British throne as the first Hanoverian monarch?

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George I

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George II

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Frederick, Prince of Wales

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Sophia of Hanover

Question 29

Who was the prominent leader of the Whig party during the reign of George I?

Accepted Answer

Sir Robert Walpole

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Jonathan Swift

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Alexander Pope

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George Berkeley

Question 30

Which treaty formally concluded the War of Spanish Succession and recognized the Hanoverian Succession?

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Treaty of Utrecht

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

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Treaty of Versailles

Question 31

Under the Act of Settlement 1701, who became the successor to Queen Anne on the British throne?

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George I

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William III

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James Francis Edward Stuart

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Sophia of Hanover

Question 32

Who played a pivotal role in quelling the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715?

Accepted Answer

John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll

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Prince Charles Edward Stuart

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Robert Walpole

Question 33

What was the primary objective of the Whig party during the Hanoverian era?

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Promoting parliamentary sovereignty and limiting the power of the monarchy

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Expanding the British Empire

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Restoring the Stuarts to the throne

Question 34

Who ascended to the British throne in 1714 following the death of Queen Anne?

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George I

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Robert Walpole

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James II

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William IV

Question 35

Which Jacobite rebellion was led by James Francis Edward Stuart, also known as the 'Old Pretender'?

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1715 Jacobite Rising

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1745 Jacobite Rising

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1708 Jacobite Rising

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1734 Jacobite Rising

Question 36

What was the main effect of the Septennial Act of 1716?

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It extended the length of Parliament's term from three to seven years.

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It abolished the House of Lords.

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It granted voting rights to women.

Question 37

How did the South Sea Bubble impact the British economy?

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It led to a major financial crisis.

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It stimulated economic growth.

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It caused inflation.

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It resulted in currency devaluation.

Question 38

Who held the position of Lord Chancellor during Walpole's administration?

Accepted Answer

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke

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Robert Walpole

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William Pulteney

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Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle

Question 39

Who led the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, aiming to restore the Stuart monarchy?

Accepted Answer

James Francis Edward Stuart (The Old Pretender)

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Simon Fraser (Lord Lovat)

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Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Question 40

Which political party gained the most power during the reign of George I?

Accepted Answer

The Whigs

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The Tories

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The Labour Party (did not exist at this time)

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The Liberal Democrats (did not exist at this time)

Question 41

What was a central policy of Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first Whig Prime Minister?

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Maintaining peace and fostering economic prosperity

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Religious persecution of non-Anglicans

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Radical social reform, such as expanding voting rights

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Aggressive military expansion and colonial conquest

Question 42

How did the 'Glorious Revolution' pave the way for the Hanoverian Succession?

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It established the principle of parliamentary sovereignty and limited the power of the monarchy, making the Hanoverians more acceptable to Parliament.

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It granted equal rights to Catholics and Protestants, making the Hanoverian succession less controversial.

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It led to the exile of James II and the establishment of a republic in England.