Question

Explain the process of formation of 'United Kingdom of Great Britain'.

Answer 1

1. Different Kingdoms: England, Scotland, and Wales used to be three different kingdoms, each with its king or queen and rules for how to do things.
2. One King for Two Kingdoms: In 1603, James VI of Scotland became James I of England. So, he was the monarch of two countries, but they remained distinct.
3. Joining Parliaments: In 1707, England and Scotland formed a joint parliament to create legislation. This resulted in the formation of a single country, Great Britain.
4. Wales and Ireland: After Ireland was added to the mix in 1801, Wales, previously a part of England, became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
5. Ireland's Split: Ireland later broke away from the United Kingdom in 1922 to become its nation (Northern Ireland remained a part of the UK).

Thus, the United Kingdom of Great Britain was established by the union of England and Scotland, with Wales and Ireland joining them later.