Chapter: A Global Power - The American War of Independence

If you want to become a citizen of the UK, you’ll first have to pass the official United Kingdom citizenship test. The written citizenship exam will test your knowledge of basic facts about the country’s history, political system and major events.
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The American War of Independence

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The French Revolution, which led to the French declaring war on Britain, started in which year?

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Britain's most famous naval leader during the Napoleonic Wars was Admiral...?

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In which year did 13 American colonies declare their independence from Britain?

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Many colonial families originally moved to North America in order to enjoy what?

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Britain had substantial colonies in North America by...?

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Britain recognised the independence of the North American colonies in which year?

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War with France came to an end when Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of...?

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The Duke of Wellington had what nickname?

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In what year did Ireland become unified with England, Scotland and Wales following the Act of Union?

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The British Navy defeated the French and Spanish fleets in 1805 in which sea area?

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Which of these crosses does not form part of the Union Flag?

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The official Welsh flag features a picture of what?

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The North American colonists insisted that there should be “No taxation without...?

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