📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Why did George I rely on his ministers?
Correct answer: He spoke little English
A He was too old
✓ He spoke little English
C He was often ill
D He preferred to live abroad
💡 Explanation
George I spoke little English and relied heavily on his ministers to govern.
Key facts to remember
- Britain became a constitutional monarchy
- Queen Anne last Stuart monarch, died 1714
- George I from House of Hanover began new dynasty
- George I spoke little English, relied on ministers
- Robert Walpole first Prime Minister 1721-1742
- Established conventions including 10 Downing Street
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.4.1 The constitutional monarchy and Robert Walpole:
After the Bill of Rights, Britain gradually developed into a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch's powers were limited by law and Parliament held the real power. Queen Anne, the last Stuart monarch, died in 1714 without a surviving heir. The crown passed to George I, a German Protestant from the House of Hanover, beginning the Hanoverian dynasty.
George I spoke little English and relied heavily on his ministers. Sir Robert Walpole became the first Prime Minister in practice, serving from 1721 to 1742. He managed government business in the House of Commons and established many of the conventions of the office of Prime Minister, including living at 10 Downing Street.
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