Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Which TWO statements about the Duke of Wellington are correct?
Choose two answers.
- AHe was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar
- BHe was the first person to be called Prime Minister
- CHe later became Prime MinisterRight answer
- DHe defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815Right answer
Answer: He later became Prime Minister and He defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815
Wellington, known as the Iron Duke, ended the French Wars at Waterloo in 1815 and was later Prime Minister. Nelson died at Trafalgar; Walpole was the first Prime Minister.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "A global power". Practice question 181 of 651, written in our own words.