Question 1
In which year did it become illegal to trade slaves in British ships or from British ports?
The dates people mix up
Pairs of dates that sit close together, and the difference between them.
| 1807 / 1833 | Slave trade abolished / slavery abolished |
|---|---|
| 1603 / 1707 / 1801 | Shared king / Great Britain / union with Ireland |
| 1918 / 1928 | Women over 30 vote / women vote at 21 |
| 1969 | Voting age lowered to 18 |
How to keep them apart
Say what changed, not just the year. The trade in slaves stopped first (1807); owning slaves ended later (1833). Scotland and England shared a king before they shared a parliament.
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Question 2
In which year was the Emancipation Act passed, abolishing slavery in the British Empire?
Question 3
In which year were women over the age of 30 first given the right to vote?
Question 4
In 1928, women were given the right to vote at what age, the same as men?
Question 5
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
In 1969 the voting age was reduced to 21 for men and women.
Question 6
In which year did King John agree to the Magna Carta?
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Questions people ask
Why does 1801 matter?
The Act of Union of 1801 joined Ireland to Great Britain, which is why the Union Flag has the cross of St Patrick.