Life in the UK test practice question · History
In the 1930s, new industries such as car making grew. What happened to the number of cars in Britain between 1930 and 1939?
Answer options
- It fell by half.
- It stayed about the same.
- It roughly doubled, from about 1 million to 2 million.Correct
- It grew ten times.
Answer: It roughly doubled, from about 1 million to 2 million.
Heavy industry in the north suffered, but car factories near Birmingham, Coventry and Oxford did well. More families could buy a car.
Checked 8 November 2026