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Under whose leadership did the Normans invade England?

• King Arthur

• William the Conqueror

• Alfred the Great

• Richard the Lionheart

Who did the Puritans support during the Civil War?

• The King

• The Parliament

• The Nobles

• The Church

Who owned Monks & Church Coppenhall?

• The lords of Cholmondely Castle

• The King of England

• The local farmers

• The merchants of London

What were turnpikes?

• Free roads for everyone

• Roads with no maintenance

• Toll roads you had to pay to use

• Roads only for carriages

Why were turnpikes important during the Industrial Revolution?

• They were free for everyone

• They improved road conditions and travel

• They were only for pedestrians

• They were used for military purposes

What is the direction towards Chester from Monks Coppenhall?

• North

• South

• East

• West

By 1906, how many houses in Crewe had electricity?

• 100

• 200

• 338

• 500

What was one of the weapons made by factories during the war?

• Crewe Tractor

• Tank

• Submarine

• Airplane

What was the main industry in Crewe during the 19th century?

• Textile manufacturing

• Railway engineering

• Shipbuilding

• Coal mining

What was the significance of the Crewe Works during World War II?

• It produced textiles for uniforms

• It manufactured tanks and other military vehicles

• It was a major shipbuilding site

• It served as a training ground for soldiers