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A Long and Illustrious History

Who was Sir Winston Churchill?

AThe founder of the welfare state
BBritain's first Prime Minister
CBritain's first Labour Prime Minister
DBritain's wartime Prime Minister from 1940, widely seen as a great national leader

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The correct answer is Britain's wartime Prime Minister from 1940, widely seen as a great national leader.

Sir Winston Churchill became Prime Minister in May 1940 and led Britain through the Second World War. His speeches and leadership during this period made him one of the most celebrated figures in British history.

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