Theresa May Announces Resignation - Brexit Explained

Theresa May Announces Resignation - Brexit Explained

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the defeat of all proposals in Parliament and Theresa May's strategy to gain support for her Brexit deal. Despite efforts to persuade key Brexiteers like Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg, May faces significant challenges, including opposition from the DUP and other MPs. The video highlights the complexity of negotiations and the uncertainty surrounding the future of May's deal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What argument did Stephen Barclay make regarding the government's negotiated deal?

It is not a compromise at all.

It should be rejected by all MPs.

It is the worst option available.

It is a compromise with the EU and Parliament.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Theresa May offer to do if her Brexit deal was approved?

Call for a new referendum.

Step down as Prime Minister.

Negotiate a new deal with the EU.

Hold another general election.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two prominent Brexiteers were persuaded by May's offer to step down?

Michael Gove and Priti Patel

Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg

Dominic Raab and Andrea Leadsom

Nigel Farage and David Davis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of Steve Baker and the DUP to May's deal?

They remained opposed to it.

They proposed an alternative deal.

They fully supported it.

They were undecided.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the margin of defeat for May's deal compare to other proposals?

It was not defeated at all.

It was defeated by a larger margin.

It had the same margin as other proposals.

It was defeated by a smaller margin.