Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
In which year, as German forces advanced through France, did Winston Churchill become Prime Minister and lead Britain in the war?
- A1945
- B1951
- C1900
- D1940Right answer
Answer: 1940
Churchill took office in May 1940 at a moment of national crisis. He had first become an MP in 1900 and came back as Prime Minister in 1951.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "The 20th century". Practice question 228 of 651, written in our own words.