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A Long and Illustrious History

What happened at the Battle of Culloden in 1746?

AEngland defeated France in a major battle on Scottish soil
BThe last attempt to restore the Stuart monarchy was defeated
CScotland successfully gained full independence from English rule
DThe Jacobite forces defeated the English government army

Explanation

The Battle of Culloden in 1746 was the last battle on British soil. The Jacobite army under Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart) was defeated by government forces, ending the last attempt to restore the Stuarts.

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