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A Long and Illustrious History

In which year did Winston Churchill first become Prime Minister?

A1933
B1951
C1940 ✓
D1945

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is 1940.

Winston Churchill became Prime Minister and Britain's war leader in May 1940, at a time of national crisis.

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