In which year did the Great Exhibition open in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park?

A1846
B1854
C1860
D1851Right answer

Answer: 1851

The Great Exhibition of 1851 was held in a huge steel and glass building. Countries from around the world took part, but most exhibits were British-made.

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