- 1. When was the Conservative Party established by Sir Robert Peel?
A) 1900
B) 1850
C) 1834
D) 1800
- 2. Which political ideology did the Conservative Party embrace under Sir Robert Peel?
A) Liberalism
B) Socialism
C) Conservatism
D) Communism
- 3. In which year did Sir Robert Peel serve as Prime Minister for the second time?
A) 1865
B) 1855
C) 1841
D) 1830
- 4. What was the key element of Sir Robert Peel's economic policy?
A) Protectionism
B) Mercantilism
C) Subsidies
D) Free trade
- 5. What position did Sir Robert Peel hold in the Duke of Wellington's government prior to becoming Prime Minister in 1834?
A) Secretary of War
B) Chancellor of the Exchequer
C) Foreign Secretary
D) Home Secretary
- 6. What was the nickname given to Sir Robert Peel's police officers?
A) Sheriffs
B) Coppers
C) Peelers
D) Bobbies
- 7. After splitting from the Conservative Party, what did the Peelites eventually merge into?
A) Liberal Party
B) Labour Party
C) UKIP
D) Sinn Fein
- 8. Which major political figure was known for his support of the Corn Laws and opposition to Sir Robert Peel's policies?
A) William Gladstone
B) Lord Palmerston
C) Lord Melbourne
D) Benjamin Disraeli
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