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Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 30 October 2023

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Question 1: The House of Lords Act, an Act of the Parliament of the UK, reformed the House of Lords by removing the centuries old right of several hundred people who had inherited their seats to be members of the House of Lords. When did it become effective?

A
11 November 1999
B
11 January 1849
C
29 December 1949
D
3 March 1910