Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Why did Parliament pick George I as king after the death of Queen Anne in 1714?
- AHe spoke excellent English
- BHe had won the Battle of Culloden
- CHe was the eldest son of Anne
- DHe was the closest Protestant relative of AnneRight answer
Answer: He was the closest Protestant relative of Anne
George I was German and was picked because he was Anne's closest Protestant relative. His English was poor, so he relied more on his ministers.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "A global power". Practice question 156 of 651, written in our own words.