A Long and Illustrious History
Who was Britain's first Prime Minister?
AWilliam Pitt the Elder
BRobert Walpole ✓
CWilliam Gladstone
DBenjamin Disraeli
Explanation
Sir Robert Walpole is generally considered Britain's first Prime Minister, serving from 1721 to 1742. The role developed as monarchs became less able to govern directly without parliamentary support.
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