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What is meant with the 'South Sea Bubble'?
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The loss of money people suffered after having invested in the South Sea Company in which the people lost faith.
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In the 18th century-Britain, who can be named the 'poster boy of the human right 'freedom of speech'?
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John Wilkes, a MP that (also) played an important role in bringing the 'age of public opinion' upon Britain.
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Which event led up to the American War of Independence?
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The Boston Teaparty, in 1773.
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What were the four main classes in 18th Century Britain?
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the wealthy merchants,
the ordinary merchants and traders, the skilled craftsmen, and a large number of unskilled workers. |
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Which commander (and his army aided by Prussian forces) dealt the final blow in Waterloo in 1815 and who was his enemy?
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Wellington finally defeated Napoleon in the famous battle of Waterloo.
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