How UKIP Made Brexit Without Any Power - Brexit Explained

How UKIP Made Brexit Without Any Power - Brexit Explained

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores UKIP's role in the Brexit process, highlighting their influence despite limited political power. It discusses the Conservative Party's strategic use of referendums to address major political issues, including the Brexit referendum. The rise of anti-EU sentiment, fueled by UKIP, pressured the Conservatives to promise a referendum, which ultimately led to the UK's decision to leave the EU. The video also touches on UKIP's logo changes and their symbolic significance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the peak percentage of the public vote that UKIP achieved in 2015?

9.8%

15.3%

12.6%

10.5%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two parties formed a coalition government in the UK in 2010?

Conservatives and Labour

Labour and Liberal Democrats

Conservatives and Liberal Democrats

Conservatives and SNP

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum?

Scotland voted to leave the UK

The referendum was postponed

Scotland voted to remain in the UK

The referendum was inconclusive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Nigel Farage debate in a televised event regarding the EU?

Theresa May

Boris Johnson

David Cameron

Nick Clegg

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the Conservatives decided to hold a Brexit referendum?

To counter UKIP's growing influence

To address internal party conflicts

To gain more seats in the EU Parliament

To strengthen ties with the EU

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unexpected result of the 2015 UK general election?

A coalition government was formed

Conservatives won a majority

UKIP gained significant seats

Labour won a majority

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Brexit referendum?

The results were inconclusive

The referendum was canceled

Leave won

Remain won