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Events that led to the unification of Britain |
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Answer» Explain self help group \tThe unification of Britain was a strange case because it was a result of a long drawn process and not a sudden upheaval or revolution\tthe British isles had various ethnic identities (English, Welsh, Scot)\tthe English people (England) people started to become rich and prosperous due to industrial development. the English parliament as a result became more powerful and seized power from monarchy 1688\tEngland decided to expand territory. England had a higher population of protestant Christians.\tthey along with the help of protestant population in Scotland were able to capture Scotland. the happened with The Act of Union (1707). this was the formation of united kingdom of great Britain.\tpeople of Scotland lost their identity and were forced to behave like Englishmen.\tBritish again supported the protestants in northern Ireland to take over the catholic population. Wolfe tone and united Irishmen tried to revolt but failed.\tIreland finally became a part of Britain in 1801 |
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