Introduction:
The United Kingdom is a country that is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom is currently the biggest economy in the world and also the fourth largest in the European Union. The flag of the uk includes three vertical gold lions on a red background. The flag was created when George I was king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1727.
The Queen of England (William III) is also known as Elizabeth II or Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. She became Queen in 1952 after her father, King George VI, died.
Twenty-five years later, she married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh , who had already been third in line to the throne for many years before he ascended it; thus he became king as Edward VIII in 1936 after his father abdicated and his mother divorced him.
The Duchess of Cornwall is known as Elizabeth Alexandra Georgina Margaret (born 6 January 1946) because she married Prince Charles in 1947 while he was still Prince Frederick Charles of Wales . With this union they are legally princes consort because they have no right to be kings or queens of their own countries but only members of the British royal family . In addition to working as a Member of Parliament for South Oxfordshire , Charles became a British peer on 5 May 2010 by taking his seat at Westminster on being created Earl Spencer by Queen Elizabeth II .
In 2016 it was announced that Prince Harry would become heir apparent to the throne , upon his brother's death in 2018 . He will succeed his father , Charles , on the throne on 29 March 2017 .
On 23 January 2017, it was announced that Prince William would become heir apparent to both thrones upon his older brother's death in 2036 . He will succeed Edward VIII upon his death and become heir apparent to the throne and will marry Kate Middleton , who is also third cousin once removed to him. William has two older half-sisters from another marriage: Princess Charlotte (born 2001) whose mother is Anneke Eindhoven de Klerk-Windhorst and Princes Beatrice (born 2016) whose mother is Catherine Middleton . Beatrice has two younger half-sisters from her mother's wedding with James Matthews : Princess Eugenie (born 2014), who married Jack Brooksbank ; Princess Beatrice (born 2016). Princess Charlotte has three younger half-sisters from her father's second marriage: Princess Augusta Victoria
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History was written by many people during different time periods, including writers like William Shakespeare, who wrote about various historical events during his time. It wasn’t until James VI of Scotland became King James I of England in 1603 that the two nations were united as a single kingdom. Thereafter all history took place from that time forward thereafter with a strong emphasis on political events in Britain.
It wasn’t until 1974 that the United Kingdom was officially called Great Britain (GMB) – Great Britain being an island country located off the coast of Europe that wasn’t connected to mainland Europe via land or waterway as well as being a part of what is commonly known as continental Europe (in other words: it didn’t have much coastline).
2 Birth of the Union:
The history of the United Kingdom began with a treaty between England, Scotland and Ireland in 1707. The treaty was based on a proposal formulated by King George I of Great Britain, who was crowned king of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1714.
When the union was signed in 1707, the name “United Kingdom” referred to all three kingdoms as one nation. This was an attempt to unite all three countries (England, Scotland and Ireland) into one political entity. It did not include the colonies which were still separate from each other due to their shared allegiance with France during the French Revolutionary Wars and the American War for Independence. These colonies were known as 'parties' (not to be confused with parties) within the United Kingdom until they declared their independence from Britain in 1801 when they became known as 'The United States of America'.
The term ‘United Kingdom’ is sometimes incorrectly used interchangeably with ‘England’ or ‘Great Britain’. However, although both terms refer to this country, they are distinct countries that operate independently on a national level. The term ‘Great Britain’ refers only to England and Wales.
The UK is defined by law as a 'nation' rather than an identity which is based on race or ethnicity. Anyone born in England or Wales after 1973 is automatically a citizen of the UK regardless of where they live; if they are born outside these two regions they are not eligible for citizenship unless they have been resident in either England or Wales for five years prior to being eligible for citizenship (see also section 13a below). This means that anyone born outside these two regions cannot claim British nationality but can only claim some other nationality (eg Irish nationality) under European Union law which does not require dual nationality (see also section 13b below).
*The United Kingdom has existed for over 5300 years since its earliest recorded history, spanning from around 55BCE through to 1500 CE .
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Who is the Queen of Britain?
It was a title given to the monarch of Great Britain by Parliament. The Queen is head of state, but her seat is in London. Her Majesty has reigned for 63 years and four days and was born on January 20th 1947.
The current Queen Elizabeth II is the third British monarch to hold the title of "Queen". The first was Mary I, who reigned from 1553 to 1558 and died in childbirth; the second was Mary II, who reigned from 1603 to 1632; the third was Anne Boleyn, who reigned from 1533 to 1536, died in childbirth and her son Edward VI succeeded her as Prince of Wales.
Britain was established by William of Orange until it became a United Kingdom in 1801. After that it became an independent nation under its own parliament, parliament Act (1801), containing Bill for a Union between Great Britain and Ireland (Ireland Act 1800). Three Hanoverian kings ruled over this union: George I (1714-27), George II (1727-60) and George III (1760-1820). The House of Hanover continued to rule until 1760 when it fell to its rival–the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha–and remained so until partition in 1867.
After World War 1 the United Kingdom became independent again with the formation of a self-governing dominion with none reigning monarchs. The term "United Kingdom" is used in some contexts as a synonym for "England", or "Great Britain", but this usage is not widespread because Scots refer to themselves ""Ernyingir"" ("English") rather than ""Scotch"" ("Scots"). In Scotland there are also many people called ""Scots"" referred only as ""Scotch"" even though they may be descended from people who were born elsewhere than England or Wales such as Ireland or Scotland .
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The United Kingdom is the oldest sovereign state in the world. It was created in 1801 by a secret treaty between Napoleon and the British government, which caused it to lose its American colonies.
The UK is divided into four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each of these states has its own parliament and has been separate ever since the union in 1801. If you think about it, England is mainly a country consisting of several small towns and cities. Scotland, on the other hand, remains as one of the largest countries in Europe. Wales is another country that has retained its distinct identity since 1707 with a different currency (the Pound) and government (Welsh assembly).
All four countries are now part of the United Kingdom and share two aspects: one shared parliamentary system with representatives from all four regions; and; one common currency. However, some people may argue that this common currency isn't shared equally across Britain's different regions (in particular England). The UK also shares an extensive border with Ireland—but not as much as Germany or France. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_(country)
The United Kingdom also refers to any of this country's former colonies or dominions including British India , Malta , Cyprus , Hong Kong , Singapore , and Southern Rhodesia . See Wikipedia: List of British colonial possessions for more information about those territories known collectively as "the Empire". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_(country)
5 Robert Walpole:
It was the end of the 17th century, and a time when the world was at war. It was a time where England was struggling to survive and its military forces were being repressed by the king. After years of war with France, England had suffered a defeat at sea, a calamity that would bring down many royal dynasties throughout Europe.
But perhaps this disaster might also be considered as one of the greatest victories for the country and its people. The victory over France would usher in an era where England would be independent from its mother country for the first time in over 200 years. The fact that Britain won that battle against France is what made it an independent nation for those who lived in Britain on that particular day.
It is no different today. If you are new to this infographic, you will notice that England has been known by several names throughout history: Britannia, The United Kingdom (UK), or The United Kingdom (UK). You may have even heard of some of these names before — if not, then please let us briefly introduce you to them!
Robert I – King of Scotland
Robert IV – King of Scotland (1314-1368)
Robert V – King of Scotland (1368-1390)
Robert VI – King of Scots (1390-1403)
Robert VII -King of Scots (1403-1407)
His father had died young and he was king only by royal succession
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The united kingdom was formed on 1 May 1707. It was the first time that England and Scotland had been united under one government. The declaration of union was signed by the English parliament in 1707 (the year of our Lord) and King George I, on 18 June 1708, at his own castle in Hanover.
Historical studies regarding the origins of the new nation have been controversial. The term "Great Britain" refers to a number of separate states. All these states were part of the British Empire until they became independent during the nineteenth century. Before their entry into the union, England and Scotland were independent countries with their own parliaments and monarchs: Scotland was ruled by James VI; England by Elizabeth I; Ireland by her son Henry VIII; Wales by her son Edward IV; and Brittany (later France) by Louis XII.
When English monarchs died without heirs, they were succeeded by their eldest daughter who became Queen Elizabeth I (1406-1558). When she died without a direct heir, her sister Mary (1442-1557), Queen of Scots, became queen regnant.
The remainder of the 18th century was marked by disastrous wars against France, Spain and Sweden all over Europe from 1688 to 1702 . During this period Great Britain emerged as a major world power , with much territory being lost in Europe as well as in North America . In addition to its industrial might , it also possessed a strong navy .
The British Parliament also made several contributions important for modern society in areas such as education , transportation , law enforcement , agriculture , public health and communication . In some respects it is still considered one of the most progressive nations in modern times . Despite this progress and development , there are still issues which we should investigate so that we can learn from past mistakes to avoid them in future . For example , many people in Britain are still unaware that during World War II most countries involved supplied arms to Great Britain because they considered it to be an ally against Nazi Germany . Some people think that because Britain has always fought shoulder-to-shoulder with America against communism throughout history that it is fine for us to participate in World War II if we support President Obama's policies there against Russia because we do not consider them communist (but did not consider Hitler's Germany communist ). This may be true if you look at history but it is wrong if you look at events happening right now.
7 Warfare and finance:
The birth of the united Kingdom of Great Britain happened in 1707. The country came into existence with the Treaty of Union which was signed between England and Scotland. In 1707 the first Act of Union created an administrative union of Ireland .
It was not until 1727 that the two countries formed a political union as well. The Act of Union set up rules for the representation of England and Scotland in the House of Commons, whereby they were each allowed one vote to elect one representative.
In 1801, Great Britain became a United Kingdom under the name "England and Wales", as it had no longer been a country separate from Scotland.
The Isle of Man and Guernsey were added to this list in 1834 and 1954 respectively, but those two islands are now part-independent countries rather than part of Great Britain.
In its early years, Great Britain was divided into two distinct legal jurisdictions: England and Wales and Scotland. Under common law, English courts applied to both England and Wales; under Scots law, only English courts applied to both Scotland AND Wales. These distinctions remain today: English courts apply to England AND Wales; Scottish courts apply only within Scotland (or other parts thereof). There have been occasions where disagreements have arisen between English court judges about which jurisdiction applies depending on what is happening at another time (e.g., a divorce or adoption proceeding) or circumstances (e.g., a death). This sometimes led to instances where both jurisdictions applied on different dates or when consequences arose from different decisions by different judges (e.g., relative status in relation to inheritance etc.).
As we see throughout British history , this has often led to considerable tensions between laws passed by Parliament in Westminster.
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Britain is a British and Commonwealth country that was a part of the United Kingdom until the Acts of Union in 1800, when it became a part of the British Empire. The political union was formalised by the Acts of Union 1800.
The United Kingdom was founded as four separate sovereign states: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The term "United Kingdom" does not cover these states and territories in their entirety – for example, Northern Ireland is not part of the UK until it has been formally united with the Republic of Ireland. It also does not include the five Crown Colonies: Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
In 1707 Great Britain (England) united with five other countries to form what would become known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1714 this became known as Great Britain and Ireland after the Acts of Union put an end to Irish political independence.
The British Empire continued until 1 January 1901, when it was divided into two independent dominions – Canada (partly) and Australia (fully). India became independent on 15 August 1947 while Burma had already declared its independence from Great Britain in 1948 before formally joining India in 1949.
Starting in 1949, India made tentative steps towards becoming a republic but this process took much longer than anticipated because prior to that period India was a monarchy under Queen Elizabeth II – who remains Head of state today.
In 1966 Malaysia came into being under a commonwealth agreement between Malaysia (which comprised both North Borneo & Sarawak) & Singapore which was later amended to allow for Malaysia to be fully independent if desired (elevated from non-voting status). However, on 31st May 1969 Malaysia ceased to be part of Commonwealth .
9 1800 to 1837
In 1801 the Duke of Wellington, who was prime minister at the time, was accused by the king of Britain that he had plotted a rebellion in Ireland. Since then, history has been dominated by wars, rebellions and political intrigue.
In 1707 England and Scotland were united under the Treaty of Union. The union resulted in many changes to the British constitution and government. In 1801 Britain became a kingdom known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland with a parliament in Westminster and an elected House of Lords. By 1832 Queen Victoria had become head of state; the first female head of state in Europe. The constitutional nature of this country has changed over time, leading to some changes in its character.
The British Empire (1817) The British Empire (1817) (also called "the empire") was England's worldwide overseas empire with colonies stretching from North America to India and Southeast Asia (Greater East Asia), including Guam and Hong Kong. This empire grew to include territories in Africa, Oceania, Australia and New Zealand just before its demise after World War II . It was followed by much smaller British Commonwealth states that formed a loose federation known as Commonwealth realms; countries belonging to this group include Australia , Canada , New Zealand , South Africa , India , Jamaica , Barbados , Bermuda , Netherlands Antilles / St. Barthélemy / Sint Maarten / Saba / Saint Eustatius / Sint Maarten-Nassau / St Walburgisland and several other former colonies of Britain outside Europe .
In recent years the term Commonwealth realms has been used to describe countries that are members states or associate members states of some international organizations such as NATO, but which are not sovereign member countries .
When Britain became a republic following its withdrawal from the Commonwealth on 7th January 1966 around 665 people lost their citizenship or nationality status within Britain . They included almost all former Commonwealth citizens who were born before 1 January 1931 or while they were living in Britain after 1947 . Those who lost their status have always been able to apply for British citizenship if they meet certain requirements such as having lived continuously in any part of the United Kingdom for at least 15 years since 1 January 1967 ; having resided within the United Kingdom between 1 May 1947 and 31 March 1967 ; holding an entitlement under any Residence Order made under section 10(2)(f) or 10(3)(f) (as amended); being employed by
10 Union with Ireland
Britain has always been a land of immigrants. It’s where people from all over the world came to settle, and it’s where the British empire was born.
The former British empire today is divided into six countries: China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. The British Isles have also been home to many different ethnic groups: Irish, Scots and Welsh; English, Scots and Irish; Irish-Americans; Dutch; Scandinavians; Germans and Scandinavians; French Canadians; Italians and French Canadians; Poles and Poles.
The United Kingdom is home to more than 72 million people (about 6%) of the world’s population. More than 8% of the world’s population lives in the United Kingdom.
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What is the history of the United Kingdom?
The term “United Kingdom” has been used since before the end of the twelfth century. In Anglo-Saxon times, it referred to a group of peoples in what is now England and Scotland. It was first used as a collective term by King Alfred in 878 AD when he decided to form an alliance against the Vikings. The people who were united under his leadership became known as the Danes. This was until England became united under William I, who became king in 1018 AD. He extended his kingdom by conquering much of France and Wales, creating the kingdoms of England and Normandy along with Scotland and Ireland.
On September 2nd, 1927, Great Britain formally merged into one single entity known as “the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” (UK) with its capital city being London. On January 1st, 1949, Northern Ireland gained independence from Great Britain by becoming an independent state known as “Northern Ireland” (now known as “Ireland”). Both countries are now part of the European Union (EU), which came into existence on January 1st 2002.
The UK entered World War II on August 3rd 1939 in order to defend itself from Nazi Germany’s invasion across Europe. The war lasted until May 8th 1945 when Germany surrendered unconditionally; ending all active combat operations on both sides after more than five million people died and over six million were injured during total military operations spanning almost a decade! After this point, there was no more active fighting between allied nations until World War II ended in 1945!
12 Financing the war
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as Great Britain and the United States of America, is a sovereign state in Europe.
The term "Great Britain" refers to the island of Great Britain, which is the largest (about 620 sq. km) of the British Isles. The term "Great Britain" also refers to the historical region called Brittonic, which roughly corresponds to modern-day Wales and most of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The term "United Kingdom" refers to all three countries within this larger historical region: England, Scotland and Wales.
The terms "England", "Britain", "England and Wales", or "United Kingdom" are frequently used interchangeably to refer both to the country made up of these 3 nations as well as to each nation's official name/official title as defined by its own government/nationalist party in charge during a given national election date.
During the 17th century, England was divided into several separate kingdoms known as the Kingdom of England , or simply the kingdom ,[1] or the English-speaking world ,[2] by virtue of its territorial control over parts of France (which had been a part of it since Aethelstan's conversion in 924), which included Scotland.[3] The English were also sometimes named Angles (or Angle-Saxons) after their ally King Æthelstan (r. 924–939). In contrast with this terminology, France itself is often referred to as la Franche-Comté (the Lower Country),[4] although this term does not specifically refer to what we now know as northern France.[5][6] The later French form France(s) remains widely used among both English-speakers[7] and French speakers.[8][9][10][11]
In northern Italy (the Italian Peninsula), for example,[12], it was originally termed Regno d'Italia ('Kingdom from Italy')[13] because until Napoleonic rule in 1806 it was ruled by King Charles I .[14][15] As such it is sometimes argued that 'Kingdom from Italy' or 'Italia sat' should be translated as 'Italy sat'. In recent years there has been considerable scholarly discussion on whether Italy should be considered a single entity or two distinct entities that should be referred to separately.[16][17][18][19] It has also been suggested that before 1200 only people
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There’s a lot to know about England and its history. The UK has a rich and storied past of its own, which is why the U.K. was created as an independent state in 1707.
The United Kingdom was formed as a sovereign country on 1 May 1707 by the Treaty of Union which united England and Scotland into one kingdom. The Treaty of Union was not ratified by either Scotland or Ireland, so both acted separately from the other in order to ratify it. It was signed in Glasgow on 18 September 1604, with James VI of Scotland being the first monarch to officially sign it (the union took effect on 1 May 1707).
14 years later, having been convinced by the Protestant William III that he had to adopt Anglican standards, George I became King George I in 1689 (see also William III).
The first parliament of Great Britain met at Westminster on 26 October 1707, when King James II died without an heir. His eldest daughter Mary became queen regnant as Mary II, but her husband had not been crowned King George I until eight months earlier when he succeeded his father-in-law as George I of Great Britain and Ireland (1683–1727) on 20 August 1689 at York Place after his accession following the death of Marlborough during a hunting trip in 1690 (see also Queenship ).
George I remained king for almost 44 years until his death on 11 March 1727 (see also Wills). The new king took part in negotiations with France under his Minister of Foreign Affairs Anthony Ashley-Cooper , who successfully concluded a treaty with Louis XIV that gave France control over most of western Europe and Spain's overseas possessions including New France . See also Royal Navy , Royal Party , French Revolution , Louis XIV , History of 19th Century Wars .
The Duke of Monmouth led Monmouth's Rebellion in England against Queen Anne Elizabeth I . See also Monmouth Rebellion . See also Irish Rebellion .
The Parliament Act 1911 restored self-government to the United Kingdom by giving elected Members from across Great Britain the power to make laws for each other's parliaments so long as they did not infringe the fundamental rights and liberties guaranteed to them by English law. See also Constitution Act 1911 , British Parliament , British Constitution .
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In the early eighteenth century, England, Scotland, and Ireland united to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. This was the first nation to be formed from three distinct countries.
The great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II – James VI and I – was born in Scotland in 1466, thus making him a Scottish king. He is also known as James VI of Scotland and Charles I of England, which is why he is known as "the father of both" these countries.
In 1583, Charles I’s brother Elizabeth's husband became king in turn after his death. The two were married by proxy at Westminster Abbey on June 24, 1533. The day after the wedding they were crowned King and Queen of England at Westminster Abbey – also known as Whitehall Palace - while they attended their first communion on October 16th.
The Royal Family lived at Windsor Castle until 1702 when they moved to London where they still live today . Today’s Queen Elizabeth II has been in power since she became queen in 1952 . There have been seventeen monarchs to have ruled over England and Scotland combined since James I ascended the English throne in 1603: William the Conqueror (1027–51), Henry III (1157–1216), Edward I (1239–51), Edward II (1272–1307), Richard II (1377–1400), Edward III (1367–1403), Henry VII (1509–1422), Henry VIII (1547–1558), Elizabeth I (1558–1603); five kings ruled jointly: Richard III (1377-1400); George IV; George V; Victoria; George V; William IV; Edward VIII; George VI; King George V ruled only as a constitutional monarch: Edward VII; George VI; King George V ruled only as a constitutional monarch: Edward VII; George VI ruled while he was king: Frederick II ; John V ; Alexander III ; King Alexander III ruled while he was king : Nicholas II ; Peter I ; Nicholas II ; Tsar Peter the Great ruled while he was king : Ivan IV ; Catherine I of Russia ruled while she was queen : Maria Theresa of Austria and Marie Claire of Austria , who reigned together for over twenty years between 1754 and 1840 . This list does not include kings who were not legitimate successors to royal dynasties or royal consorts .
The Scottish aristocracy favored keeping the government separate from their estates and
15 Whig reforms of the 1830s
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was a sovereign state that existed from 1707 to 1801,and again from 1813 to 1815.
The name "United Kingdom" is derived from the union of the kingdoms of England and Scotland in 1603 by James VI and I. Though Scotland had been an independent nation since 1503, this was not recognised until 1707, when it became a part of the Kingdom of England. On 1 January 1801, the Parliament passed the Acts of Union 1800, uniting Great Britain and Ireland into a single kingdom. The two countries then merged on 7 January 1801 to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
The UK was also known as:Great Britain (1707-1713)
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1800-1801)
The union between England and Scotland was thus complete, but Queen Anne's reign had ended in 1714 with the death of her father, Charles I. The country's parliament then elected George I as king. In 1727 he was followed by his wife Mary II; a year later by their son William IV; in 1729 by his daughter Anne; in 1731 by his son George; in 1733 by Queen Anne's father James Francis Edward Stuart (Bonny Prince Charlie). Two years later he led an unsuccessful invasion across the English Channel. He was killed at Culloden Moor on 26 April 1746 by four British soldiers under Charles Edward Stuart, who were pursuing him after his defeat at Culloden Moor two months before.
16 Leadership
Before the first treaty of union, the united kingdom was known as the north of england and was part of the scots kingdoms.
On 6th June 1707, James VI (later King James I)1 became king of Scotland after defeating his rival in the crown with a majority vote. It is said that he was crowned by his cousin, Elizabeth's son Prince Charles Edward Stuart2 , who had usurped the throne from his brother, William.
The governance of Scotland during this period was based on an antiquated feudal system which had been in place since as early as 1093. The first Scottish Parliament was formed in 1297 and it remained unchanged until 1603 when it was replaced by a new one based on a system called "taghearts" or taghears . This system gave lords (called lairds ) power over land, which they usually inherited from their ancestors however they could be bought out by wealthy individuals. The lords were responsible to Parliament and were often corruptible through imprisonment or forfeiture of their land.
In 1603 a group of nobles led by Robert Devereux signed an agreement known as the "Act for the Settlement of Kellie", which granted rights over land to those who owned them (which included kirk families). This did not last long because it conflicted with the Act of Union which created an overarching government headed by Charles I and James VI (who were referred to as Lords High Treasurer). In 1609 Charles I dissolved this parliament and replaced it with a new one called "Tenth Parliament".
In 1610 Charles I went on to defeat his brother at Worcester in what is known as the War of the Two Kingdoms . The war continued for another 14 years until Charles II defeated his Protestant enemies at Worcester in 1651. These events necessitated further political changes for Scotland because England was now united under one government - England and Scotland had become two separate kingdoms under different monarchs since 1296 and this resulted in greater autonomy between them but both also retained their own legal systems.
A major political event that led to even greater political instability occurred when King James VI (later King James I) succeeded his father to become king of both Scotland and England in 1567. In order to secure his position he married Elizabeth I's daughter Margaret Tudor, now Queen Margaret II , but this marriage meant that he would have no children and so he chose to marry Mary Stuart - also now Queen Mary II - who would be called "Mary
17 Victorian era
17th century. It was a time of peace, prosperity and expansion. The land was under the rule of the kings and nobles.
18th century. A time of war and disease. The land was being ravaged by plague, famine and wars.
19th century. A new era in history began with the Treaty of Utrecht, which established peace in Europe after a long period of war between France and Great Britain and Spain for control of Spain’s colonies in Europe (in particular, the colonies were named after various European nations). In addition, the Treaty confirmed England's independence from European countries (including Scotland, Ireland and Wales) as well as from all foreign countries that were involved in wars with Great Britain at that time (such as France).
20th century. The twentieth century would be known for two world wars: World War I (1914-18) and World War II (1939-45). During these conflicts, Britain fought on the side of Germany against France, Italy and Japan at different times during World War I; it also fought on the side of Japan against Germany at the Battle of Madagascar (on behalf of France) during World War II; and it supported American troops fighting on their side against Germany during World War II from 1942 until 1945 – although it was not officially allied to them until 1942. For reasons such as these, many people consider this period to be part of "The British Empire", or "The British Raj".
21st century . The twentieth century came to an end when UK joined with other Commonwealth countries to form United Kingdom in 1949 after nearly half a millennium trying to gain independence from its colonial rulers – Spain , Portugal , Netherlands , India etc.. Also this union lasted till 1966 when UK broke away after Irish Independence referendum led by Sean Penn .
22nd Century – 2015 : After almost a quarter-century since joining EU in 1973 , UK will join EU after Ukrainian Independence Referendum led by David Cameron .
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18 Social and cultural history
The UK was known as the "United Kingdom of Great Britain" until 1707, when the first Acts of Union were passed.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is a sovereign state located on the island of Great Britain and in the Atlantic Ocean, which shares land borders with Northern Ireland to the north-east and with France to the south-west.
The United Kingdom comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These countries have been a unitary state since 1922. King George V is usually given as the monarch who united these four kingdoms into one country in 1922 and declared it to be the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" on 6 January 1927.
In addition, there are also two other smaller regions: The Republic of Ireland (the only remaining part of mainland Europe not to be part of a European Union country) and The Channel Islands (a former British colony situated off the coast of France).
The UK's capital is London (also referred to as Londinium) and its largest city is Manchester (also known by its nickname, "Mancunian"). The UK's popularly used currency unit is £1 = US$1.10 or €1 = $2.00. To find out about this currency conversion please visit https://www.xe.com/uk-convert/.
19 Foreign policy
Back in the day, when a country was created by a treaty between two sovereign nations, it was called by the name given to both countries, as their respective monarchs were the first to sign their names.
The United Kingdom was formed on March 4th 1707, when England and Scotland both signed a treaty called the Treaty of Union. It has remained a union ever since. In doing so it became the first nation to be made up of two sovereign nations.
However, this isn’t where the story begins and ends. For much of history, England and Scotland have been joined together under one government authority: The Scottish Parliament. But in 2003 Scots voted to break away from England as part of Independence Referendum (2007). This only returned with immediate effect when Scotland became independent again in 2014 after years of separation from Great Britain – now called The United Kingdom , or UK for short.
It’s not just people who are concerned with this change as businesses are also concerned about how it will affect their bottom line . The government is keen to make sure it stays as united as possible and so has recently announced plans for a new border between Northern Ireland and Great Britain . This will mean that you can no longer cross into Northern Ireland if you’re driving through at certain times of day or night without getting an exit card (if you don’t have one you can still get one but they are issued less frequently now). And services such as rail travel must comply with Border Force’s requirements or face being stopped at checkpoints at certain times - which may also mean that someone trying to get across illegally could face criminal charges. It’s not just people who are concerned with this change as businesses are also concerned about how it will affect their bottom line . The government is keen to make sure it stays as united as possible and so has recently announced plans for a new border between Northern Ireland and Great Britain . This will mean that you can no longer cross into Northern Ireland if you’re driving through at certain times of day or night without getting an exit card (if you don’t have one you can still get one but they are issued less frequently now). And services such as rail travel must comply with Border Force’s requirements or face being stopped at checkpoints at certain times - which may also mean that someone trying to get across illegally could face criminal charges.
This means some businesses will be forced to buy permits or enter
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In 1707, King George I was crowned at the age of 22. He would go on to sign the Act of Union in 1707, which united England and Scotland into a single kingdom.
The union of England and Scotland would form the United Kingdom of Great Britain, a name first used by Parliament in 1801. The Union was not without its challenges: the period after 1800 is known as 'the golden age' for nationalism in Europe, with most nations embracing their new sense of national identity in opposition to Great Britain.
In 1830, when Parliament established the bank of England to finance the country's war with France (known as 'The Crimean War'), many people began to see Britain as an empire that needed to be defended from those who did not share its values or ways of life.
The so-called British Empire began under Queen Victoria and expanded with each successive monarch until it reached its peak during George V's reign (who became King George VI at the time). The empire collapsed after World War II with the creation of independent nations across Europe. At its height, Britain had colonies in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. But there is one significant difference between Britain's history before and after WWII: for much of its history it was a primarily white nation that struggled against those who were not white (and Scottish) but were nevertheless British.
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The first (and only) Kingdom of Great Britain is a historical term used to refer to the united Kingdom of Great Britain, which existed from 1707 to 1714. The United Kingdom was formed as a result of the Acts of Union 1535 and 1543. The union was ratified by Parliament on 1 May 1707 and lasted until 1 May 1800, when Queen Anne became the longest reigning monarch in British history.
The union between England and Scotland created a new nation that wasn’t quite so united. In 1801, George III dissolved the union between England and Scotland and created the United Kingdom of Great Britain. This was done by the Treaty of Union that was signed in 1801 with Scotland (as an autonomous nation) and England (as part of a federation). In union there can be only one Monarch, one Parliament, one currency (the pound sterling), and one common law system.
The newly founded country continued its history under various monarchs after 1801 until it gained independence in 1922 as if it were still part of the United Kingdom. It’s not uncommon for people to make fun of England because it’s such an unusual name… but what you might not know is that England has been involved in many conflicts throughout its history ranging from World War I to World War II with other countries like France, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Poland and Germany.
The UK can trace its origins back 10 thousand years ago during Neolithic times where Stone Age communities lived out their lives around London prior to being conquered by people from other parts of Europe around 2500 BC where they later founded communities on what we now know as London Island called Londinium or Londinium Magna (London Bridge being built around 1000 BC).
The Romans first landed on British shores at Portus Iceni (York) in 1134 AD , starting their colonization about 500 years later in 487 BC . Later around 300–200 BC , Roman colonists settled down along the Thames River where they built their capital city called "Londinium" or Londinium Magna . It's estimated that over 5 million people lived in London at this time including slaves who were brought over from Africa. Around 100 AD , Carthage became one of Rome's chief trading partners however Rome would eventually become more powerful than Rome's trading partners due to technological advancements making it possible for Rome to move more quickly than they had done before while increasing their population at home through immigration
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Britain is a nation that relates to North America and Australasia. New Zealand is a nation that relates to South America.
The United Kingdom and the United States of America are the only countries in the world where the language of government and law are English and American respectively. The United Kingdom has been independent since 1707, when it was formed by the union of Scotland, Ireland, and Great Britain.
The United Kingdom's history is divided up into four periods: before 1707, 1707–1801, 1801–1918 (reigned until March 12th, 1910), and 1919 to 1979.
Before this period can be called history, it needs to be divided into two periods: 1603-1704 and 1604-1754. These two periods can also be called "prehistory" or "historic" for convenience purposes.
Before there were people living on Earth, there were places on Earth where people lived. Every place where people live had its own culture and religion. In these places people lived a peaceful life without wars or other conflicts between them. So every place had its own culture as well as its own religion which could not be replaced by any other culture or religion in that place at that time . The government did not interfere with the religions of these places at all so they were not affected by wars very often . For example , most of China's main religions are Taoism , Buddhism , Confucianism etc . These were mostly imported from other parts of Asia including India , Korea etc . From this period onwards India was entering this stage too . This period was called "historic" for convenience purposes .
Then in 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed off on his voyage to discover new lands for Spain (which made Spain king over all those lands) . His voyage started from the port of Santo Domingo (now known as Port Of Spain in Trinidad And Tobago) which was located in South America (not Europe). These lands were not yet under Spanish control so they were called "New World" or "New World".
In 1513 King Henry VIII declared himself head of the Church of England (which made England head over all those lands again). This made England head over all those lands again too because England already ruled all those lands before then (and before any headship ever took place). When Henry VIII died in 1547 queen Mary I took over headership of England and ruled it until she died too so her rule lasted
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This is the main English Wikipedia page. It’s a good page to start with.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom and Britain, is a sovereign country in western Europe. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, many smaller islands, and numerous smaller isles and creeks. North Sea North Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean Country Flag Coat of arms Flag color Country Flag type Land territory Population Capital London London Area Mainland 478,942 km² (177,935 sq mi) (1 June 2017 est.) World's largest city 740 km² (283 sq mi; 14,611 sq mi) Capitals London London Area Mainland 478,942 km² (177,935 sq mi) (1 June 2017 est.) World's largest city 740 km² (283 sq mi; 14,611 sq mi) Language English nordic languages nordic languages Religion Christian Christianity Cathedrals Cathedral Cities Western Isles Scottish Downtown Towns Lancashire Wales Scotland Scotland England English.
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The United Kingdom was officially created on 1 May 1707 when Great Britain and Ireland united under the British flag. The Union Flag was designed in 1688 by Sir William Petty and represents two crowns, one for England and one for Scotland.
The Queen of the United Kingdom is currently Elizabeth II, who took the throne on 6 February 1952 following the death of her father King George VI. A regent until 1952, she became monarch upon his death by succession to the throne in 1952. On his death, she succeeded her father to become the longest-reigning monarch in history.
The term "United Kingdom" or "Great Britain" usually refers to England, Scotland and Wales but can also refer to Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey and Jersey) and the Isle of Man (Isle of Man). The term "Britain" is used to refer collectively to these countries as well as other places where English is spoken such as Canada and Australia.
The introduction of European Union (EU) membership has seen this union called simply a European Union or EU after 2002. In common speech it is often referred to as simply "the UK", although this may be considered pejorative as it is favoured by people from Northern Ireland who have been excluded from British politics since their 1998 exit from union with Great Britain.
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The United Kingdom (often known as Britain) is a sovereign state on the island of Great Britain and the largest country in the European Union by land area. The United Kingdom consists of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England is made up of twenty-six counties, while Scotland and Wales are made up of 32 council areas. Ireland is made up of six counties and one region.
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The United Kingdom is a sovereign state and a constitutional monarchy located on the island of Great Britain, which has long been a major European power. It consists of four countries, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in northern England and later extended its borders to include Scotland. The Treaty of Union, signed in 1707 created a single kingdom with Scotland as its head, although the two were still separate sovereign states until 1922 when they regained independence.
In terms of geography, the British Isles are not one country. They are three different islands: Great Britain (England), Ireland (Northern Ireland) and the Isle of Man (the Manx Republic).
The island of Great Britain means "big" or "big island". The term is used to distinguish it from Little Britain (Ireland) on the other side of Ireland. The name has also been used since 1707 to mean only Great Britain itself and not England or any part of it. The term "United Kingdom" was first officially used in 1707 when t
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It may seem strange to be studying history, but history is an important part of the culture of the United Kingdom. The concept of history being used as a tool for understanding cultural events in the past has been used in many different ways over the years. For example, a historical source can give insights into how events unfolded, or it can provide a context into why they happened.
The United Kingdom was formed by the union of two separate countries: Great Britain and Ireland. The process began in 1707 with the Treaty of Union (the union between England and Scotland) as agreed at the beginning of Queen Anne's reign. It was ratified by Parliament on 1 December 1707, when England and Scotland were united as one nation under a single monarch, Elizabeth II. The Acts of Union 1707 are still in force today and allow people from both nations to come to live for a time in each other's country without having to become citizens of either nation. So there have been many different laws that have come out from this union such as:
The Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (which amended English law)
The Laws Amendment Act 1891 (which extended certain rights and privileges)
The Representation of the People Act 1918 (which gave women equal franchise)
The Representation of the People Act 1918 also extended male suffrage to women who met certain criteria such as being over 30 years old or having lived in one country for 15 years. This act also included all British women who had previously been married to British men but had not obtained her own nationality (but only if she owned land or property which was registered with a local authority).
It is worth noting that these acts could be seen as leaning towards either side — liberal or conservative — depending on your perspective on these issues.
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the most powerful country in the world that is a member of the Commonwealth.
The British Empire in Colonial Africa, Colonies and Dependencies (1881) by John Crawfurd
The UK is the only country in the world to be officially recognised by its own parliament as a sovereign state. The formation of the United Kingdom began in 1801 with the Acts of Union, which united all parts of the British Isles under one government for 150 years. The United Kingdom has gone through several re-unions since then, most recently as part of Britain's European Union membership.
The current state of affairs was established through an Act of Parliament which took place on 1 January 1922, becoming known as "the Treaty". It was preceded by Acts of Union (1801), Irish Home Rule Act 1914 (which merged Northern Ireland into the United Kingdom), and British Nationality Act 1918 (which merged England and Wales into one common citizenship). The Acts were repealed in 1949 by the Statute Law Revision Act 1948.
The first official reference to England being called "Great Britain" is found in a letter written on 5 May 1066 from William Rufus, Duke of Normandy to King William II. This letter also refers to a unified kingdom created after Godwin's victory over to King Harold at Hastings. William Rufus had been crowned King William I at Westminster Abbey on 28 November 1066 after defeating Harold Godwinsson at Hastings, although this event did not take place until 10 February 1067 due to King Harold's death following upon his defeat.
In 1185, Pope Lucius III issued Papal bull Adefonsi IV called Libertas Ecclesiae . In this bull he made it clear that all European monarchies were united under one crown and that all provinces would belong to one royal power when they would be united under one sovereignty.[3] One hundred years later Pope Innocent III denied any such claim in his bull Quo Primum Contra Paganos , and thus ended any possibility that Europe would be united under one royal monarchy.[4] This led many kings and rulers throughout Europe to try their hands at forming their own monarchies , none more successful than Richard I (ruled 1199–1216). He lost his last battle against Henry II de Anjou at Battle of Bouvines in 1214 and died while besieging Paris during an invasion from France led by Philip Augustus.
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We've been told that the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the sovereign state which existed from 1 May 1707 (the Act of Union) until its dissolution on 1 February 1801.
It's the oldest surviving constitutional monarchy in the world, dating back to the union between England and Scotland in 1707. It is a unitary parliamentary democracy composed of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It shares a land border with Ireland to its north-west and with Flanders to its south; most of Scotland lies to its east across the North Sea.
The United Kingdom covers roughly 5,000 kilometres (2,300 mi.) and is the largest country in Southern Europe by surface area. Its territory comprises 32 constituent countries—England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—and three autonomous regions: the Channel Islands (Guernsey, Jersey), Gibraltar (Rock of Gibraltar) and the Isle of Man (the Channel Islands).
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. He was probably buried there as there are no records of any other burial places for him in any English parish. The earliest known records are those found at Homers Troy...
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The United Kingdom (UK) is a sovereign state and the most populous country in the European Union. It has an area of just over 51,000 km2 (20,000 sq mi), and its capital is London, a financial centre and world power. The UK's economic life is influenced by its large international trading partners and its dependence on energy exports.
There are also a number of theories about the origin of the name "United Kingdom". One theory offers that it originates from a Scandinavian word referring to one of the Scandinavian countries, which would have meant "one country" if it had been pronounced as one word, not two. Another theory suggests this name comes from the Old English term for "united", united(land). The first recorded use of this term was in 1387.
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The United Kingdom is a sovereign state that holds its own history. It is the place where people who are not English have come to live. The term “United Kingdom” is, of course, the name of the country, while “England” refers to the area that is now England and Wales and Scotland. In this post I am going to describe how we came to be united in a single state and look at who was involved in creating this nation.
To understand how we became united you will need to know some history. At the end of the first millennium B.C., when people were still living in Europe, there was a small island called Britannia which would eventually become part of what we call today Great Britain or Britain. But there were no people living on it at that time, nor did they really exist as separate entities. Instead they were all parts of a larger empire ruled by one king — Britton—who ruled from his capital city on what is currently known as The Isle of Man at the southern tip of Ireland; a small island off the east coast of Great Britain (please forgive me for not knowing what I am talking about!). The Romans had conquered Britannia some time before becoming part of their empire (such as Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 43 B.C.) but these conquests had left Britannia with little more than its coastline and outcrops along its shores.
The Romans didn’t yet have an organized political system for managing multiple kingdoms and provinces under them (as we will see later) so they divided Britannia into six semi-independent provinces called Britannia Superior, Britannia Inferior, Caledonia, Lusitania or Aquitania, Corsica Dominca and Hispania Ulterior (which means it was also called Hispania Tarraconensis; see here). Each province had its own ruler who decided which laws should apply here; this was known as the “Dominus” system which went back to Roman times in many different forms throughout Europe up until well into medieval times when it started giving way to feudalism (see here for more explanation). Each ruler also had his own personal army drawn from his own tribe/region which he would use when needed for both war and peacekeeping duties; he could also ask his lieutenants/nobles/chieftains/barons from other regions to join him if he thought it would help him control them better.
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England and Scotland were united in 1707 as the Kingdom of Great Britain.
History begins with a common ancestor. And that common ancestor was the Treaty of Union between England and Scotland in 1707.
The treaty is known as the union act and it established a new country called Great Britain after the Treaty of Union put an end to the Anglo-Scottish union.
There were four main Acts that created this new country: The union with Ireland Act 1800, The Union with Scotland Act 1707, The Acts of Union 1800, and the Acts of Union 1801.
Ireland was added to the United Kingdom in 1800 through acts passed by the British parliament.
The Irish Free State achieved independence from Britain in 1922 when it became part of the republic of Ireland, which later became a sovereign state within the Commonwealth of Nations under British rule.
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There’s a lot of speculation as to when Britain was first unified. One theory suggests that the same people who created the United States, in the 1780s, also planned to form a union of England and Scotland.
In 1609, the English Parliament passed an Act of Union between England and Scotland (then called Great Britain), which effectively united the two countries into one nation. The Act was a response to a threat from the powerful Kingdom of France, which wanted to invade England and seize its wealth. The Act disbanded two separate Parliaments, and granted all Scottish subjects full British citizenship.
The act was repealed in 1801 under a new system where each country had two parliaments with equal power to make laws for both countries. The United Kingdom then entered into negotiations with France, who agreed upon an exchange of governments after being defeated by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815.
Under this arrangement, James I became King of Great Britain while George I became king of Hanover (now part of Germany) and Queen Anne became Queen consort (until her death).
After several years during which Hanover ruled jointly with London (as their only official capital until 1801), both countries were reunited when George II came to the throne in 1760. This union lasted for more than 100 years until King George V died in 1936 and his wife Elizabeth II assumed sole rule as Queen consort.
The United Kingdom is currently one of 28 members of the European Union; it is also a member state of NATO and has bilateral agreements with other international organizations such as ASEAN.
One thing that makes Britain unique is its history as an independent country; however, it’s not uncommon for countries that are old sovereign states to have histories similar to that of Britain’s: it can be difficult for many first time visitors to have an understanding on what exactly constitutes an independent country or what it means when they hear the term “independent state” or “unitary state”
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History is a big subject. It can get confusing. Some dates are fuzzy or hard to pin down. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was not always known as the United Kingdom.
In fact, it’s not even really a country. Its primary county, England, was known as the Kingdom of England in the years before its creation . The name eventually became more synonymous with Great Britain, which encompassed all of England and part of Scotland . But there are still people who refer to these two countries as separate entities.
There is a reason for that: Northern Ireland is technically still part of the United Kingdom, even though it is defined as a part of the Republic of Ireland by law since 1998. There have been calls to change this definition ever since. If a country wants to be considered a country, they must have borders (the majority of historical nations had no borders). In 2012, a petition called Save Ulster from Brexit successfully collected over 500,000 signatures in favor of keeping Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom .
The majority vote by British citizens on this issue was 75% in favor , despite being mostly from London and Scotland . New research shows that when asked about their views on border controls between England and Scotland , Brits were more likely to want immigration controls between England and Wales , than their counterparts in other EU countries did regarding border controls between England and France .
In terms of history, Britain’s most famous monarchs didn’t rule exclusively over Great Britain . For example: George I was king of both Hanover (Heidelberg) and Great Britain from 1714-1727; George II was king of Hanover while he was king over Great Britain ; George III ruled both Hanover (Hannover) and Great Britain until his death in 1820; George IV ruled only Hanover , while he also reigned over Great Britain until his death in 1837; Queen Victoria ruled both Hanover (Hanover) and Great Britain until her death in 1901; Queen Elizabeth II reigned over both Hanover (Hanover) and Great Britain until her death in 2002. In contrast, Charles I governed at least 1/3rd or 1/2th English speaking provinces such as Scotland , Wales , Cornwall & Ireland during his reign – not all at once but continuously throughout his life – for most of his reign; Charles II had three separate kingdoms during his life – Charles I ruled over two kingdoms during his lifetime – Charles II
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state on the island of Great Britain and its surrounding islands.
The history of Great Britain begins over 2,500 years ago when the people of northern European countries united to form a union known as the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The union lasted until 15 for about 300 years; after which it was replaced by the British Empire. This empire expanded in the nineteenth century, but the British Empire didn’t last very long after World War II ended in 1945.
As we’ve discussed before , if you want to explain something to someone else, rather than just give them an idea, you can make it into a story. This is called a narrative and most people have an easier time understanding if that story has been told to them before. From this point forward, feel free to use past tense to describe things that happened at one time in our country’s history.
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state. It was created in 1707 when the Acts of Union were passed.
The term “United Kingdom” refers to the United Kingdom. The term 'Great Britain' refers to the island of Great Britain, its dependencies and the Channel Islands north of France. The term 'Northern Ireland' refers to both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Many people use these terms interchangeably but 'Britain' is actually a longer word, dating back 12th century when it was referred to as Brythonia, which can be translated as "Britannia". Terms such as “Great Britain” or “United Kingdom” have been used since before the 16th century, however due to their importance in history they continue to be used today.
It was not until 1486 that Queen Elizabeth I signed an act of union with King James VI of Scotland at Durham Cathedral that united England and Scotland into a single kingdom. It was also not until 1603 that King James VI and I officially came into possession of Scotland's crowns following his marriage to Mary, daughter of King James IV.
The kingdoms were united under the doctrine of "usque ad mare". This means that monarchs from either side could not claim territory further than the sea, a guarantee which prevented any interference from foreign powers from influencing history in future generations (i.e., internal conflicts). In 1603 there were two competing monarchies on its borders; England and Scotland; but from 1639 there were only two -- England and Scotland -- when Scottish independence was finally declared by Mary, Queen of Scots in 1567. It was also one year after this decision for James VI's son to succeed him as King James I on 17 March 1603 at Stirling Castle (Stirling) when he was crowned in Edinburgh Castle with his father still retaining his Scottish crowns.[10] From then onward all British kings would share the same throne based on the principle of "usque ad mare" where they could not claim any more territory than their mother country did (either on land or sea), thus preventing any interference by foreign powers from affecting history in future generations.[11]
In 1707 George I became King George II who inherited his father's position by inheritance bequeathing it to his son George I which he made hereditary for life upon ascending to the throne.[12]
The Acts of Union 1800 created a new
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was founded in 1801 as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
It was a union between the kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Wales under the same sovereign. The name united was first used by the Bill of Rights 1689, which included every English born subject to be called an inhabitant of Great Britain. This concept was also expanded through the Union with Ireland Act 1998.
The most significant union was that of 14 countries in 1707 with the creation of what is now known as Europe. At its height during the Napoleonic Wars, the empire spanned over half a million square miles and covered almost all of modern-day Europe and Greenland. It extended even further eastward into Asia Minor and North Africa until it lost control over much territory to Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo in 1815. To this day, however, North America remains united as Canada and most parts of continental Europe remain under French control; this is referred to as "la France entière."
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In the eighteenth century, Great Britain and Ireland had an uneasy union. The two nations combined to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801. It was not until the passage of the Acts of Union that they became one people: from then on, those who wished to distinguish themselves from their continental neighbours would refer to them collectively as "the British".
The first major historical event that occurred in Great Britain was the establishment of a single parliament in England and Wales by James I in 1628. The English Parliament met at Westminster, while the Scottish Parliament met at Edinburgh. The Scottish Parliament continued meeting until 1707 when the Acts of Union established Great Britain under Queen Anne (the first monarch who didn't have a native son) with a single parliament with jurisdiction over all three countries.
In 1801 England and Scotland combined to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland with a single parliament at Westminster, and parliament was based on English law as well as Scottish law. This also included Canada until 1867 when it became self-governing following Confederation. In 1972 it became independent once again, following devolution for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and for Cornwall to elect its members through local government elections.
The United Kingdom has been governed by a Conservative prime minister since 1979 who is currently Theresa May's successor after David Cameron resigned after losing his majority in the 2015 general election . After a series of leadership elections , David Cameron won back power on 27 June 2016 . On 11 July 2017 he resigned as prime minister , thus ending his premiership , leaving Theresa May as caretaker leader while she formed a new government . She eventually led her party into forming a minority government without support from either house of parliament but with support from Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party.
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The British Isles have a rich history along with the United Kingdom. The early history of Britain is one of conquest, invasion and colonization. The British Isles were first inhabited by hunter gatherers and farmers who spoke the same language. From these hunter gatherers, an Anglo-Danish culture emerged that established a powerful empire in the region.
A period of civil war was to follow that eventually led to Civil War in 1649, known as the Glorious Revolution, which established King James II as the first king of Great Britain.
Britain was later invaded by France and Spain during the 18th century; this period is known as the French and Indian War. At this point, Great Britain was forced to become part of a larger unified empire called "The British Empire".
In 1707, France and Spain joined together to form what became known as "The Spanish Empire". A century later during the American Revolution (1775-1783), Great Britain became part of an alliance with France known as "The Tripartite Alliance". The United States would eventually join it in 1789 after being granted independence from Europe.
In 1922-23, there was another conflict known as World War II , which resulted in devastating damage across London and other parts of England (such as Barrow-in-Furness). England has since been divided into four countries: United Kingdom , Scotland , Northern Ireland , Wales . There are around six million people living in England (England's population). Almost all activities take place on land within England but there are some maritime activities such as fishing or sailing (England has several offshore islands including Anglesey). Some people also travel internationally for work or study.There are about 6 million people living in Scotland . Most activities take place within Scotland but there are some maritime activities such as fishing or sailing (Scotland has several offshore islands including Orkney Islands ). Some people also travel internationally for work or study. There are around four million people living in Wales . Most activities take place inside Wales but there are some maritime activities such their own national fleet fleet . Some people also travel internationally for work or study. There are about 3 million people living in Northern Ireland . Most activities take place inside Northern Ireland but there are some maritime activities such their own national fleet fleet; they have a long coastline with most sea traffic travelling along it. Some people also travel internationally for work or study.
y; it is far too expensive at around $200! This very detailed yet easy-to-read book explores some of our nation’s most important moments with fascinating details like where King Charles II buried his head after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester (although we might actually prefer
