π¬π§ Life in the UK Test practice question
What happened to King Charles I in 1649?
- He was tried and executed after the Civil War Correct answer
- He abdicated and fled to France
- He founded the Bank of England
- He signed Magna Carta
Explanation
After losing the English Civil War, Charles I was tried and executed in 1649; Britain briefly became a republic.
Practice question based on the official Life in the UK handbook. Official source (Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents β Handbook (PDF)) This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government.
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