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Difficulty: HardThe 21st Century and Recent Events

The 21st century has seen significant developments in how the United Kingdom is governed. In September 20142014, a referendum was held in Scotland to decide whether it should become an independent country. Which of the following was the official result of this referendum?

  1. 55%55\% voted for Scotland to remain part of the United KingdomAnswer
  2. B
    55%55\% voted for Scotland to become an independent country
  3. C
    52%52\% voted for Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom
  4. D
    71%71\% voted in favour of a new peace agreement and assembly

Answer

The correct answer is that 55%55\% voted for Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom.
The correct answer accurately reflects the official figures from the 20142014 Scottish Independence Referendum as recorded in the Home Office handbook, where 55%55\% of voters chose to remain part of the UK and 45%45\% voted for independence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific 21st-century event described.
The event is the Scottish Independence Referendum held in September 20142014.
Setting the correct historical context is essential for recalling specific data.
2
Recall the official voting percentages for the 'Yes' and 'No' campaigns.
The result was 55%55\% 'No' (remain in the UK) and 45%45\% 'Yes' (independence).
These specific figures are required by the official curriculum for the Life in the UK test.
3
Distinguish this result from other major UK referendums.
The 52%52\% figure belongs to the 20162016 EU referendum, and the 71%71\% figure belongs to the 19981998 Good Friday Agreement.
Eliminating nuanced distractors ensures the accuracy of the final selection.

Key Concept

The outcome of the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum

Practice More

Review the 20112011 referendum in Wales to understand how it differed in scope (transfer of powers vs. full independence).
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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The 21st Century and Recent Events

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