1 Churchill became Prime Minister in 1940 because King George VI believed that he had the confidence of the nation. Churchill won the war, but lost the general election afterwards.

2 Churchill had a successful military career. He became Prime Minister because he won the most important battle in Britain’s history. He is considered the greatest Briton because his personality sums up the nation.

3 Churchill came from a famous family and was a soldier and politician. When Churchill became Prime Minister in 1940, Britain was at war. Churchill made speeches that inspired the nation, and led the country to victory. Although he was considered a great military leader, Churchill lost the general election after the war.