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1. These two politicians, while often regarded as opposites, in fact shared a number of similarities. Both were born in the nineteenth century, originally served in the army, as well as having artistic talent and authorial abilities. Both married at a later than average age, were noted as orators, and attained political leadership of their country, though eventually declining mentally. To which pair of politicians am I referring?
2. This British Prime Minister was NOT a favourite of Queen Victoria, during whose reign he had a long political career. Unusually he became more radical with age, serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Prime Minister. Who was he?
3. Which of the following were leading lights of the Anti-Corn Law League?
4. This British prime minister attained office at the age of 24. It was supposed that his ministry could not last, although he had the last laugh, for it endured into the nineteenth century. Who was he?
5. Sir Robert Walpole became British prime minister in 1721, during the reign of King George I. He and the king communicated mostly in which language?
6. Which of the following nineteenth century British politicians was instrumental in legislation to improve the lot of factory workers in the 1830s and chimney sweeps later on in life?
7. This British political duo passed the Reform Act of 1832. Who were they?
8. This American politician was the longest serving president, and instigated a "new deal". Who was he?
9. The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact formed an understanding between which two nations?
10. Which German political leader had a surname which if translated into English would be rendered as Cabbage?
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