Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Which TWO statements about Clement Attlee are correct?
Choose two answers.
- AHe led the government between 1945 and 1951Right answer
- BHe led the Labour Party for 10 years
- CHe trained as a chemist before entering politics
- DHe was Deputy Prime Minister to Winston Churchill during the warRight answer
Answer: He led the government between 1945 and 1951 and He was Deputy Prime Minister to Winston Churchill during the war
Attlee, a barrister by training, served as Churchill's deputy in the wartime coalition, then led the government between 1945 and 1951. He led Labour for 20 years.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "Britain since 1945". Practice question 249 of 651, written in our own words.