A Long and Illustrious History
In the early 1970s, how many people of Indian origin did Britain admit after they were forced out of Uganda?
A48,000
B8,000
C28,000 ✓
D18,000
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is 28,000.
In the early 1970s, Britain admitted 28,000 people of Indian origin who had been expelled from Uganda by Idi Amin's government. Many went on to make significant contributions to British life.
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