23.2 Which of the following helped England to dominate Scotland?
Answers
Answer:
act of union 1707 helped England dominate scotland
Complete Question:
23.2 Which of the following helped England to dominate Scotland? (1)
A. Gaelic language
B. A sudden revolution
C. The Act of Union
D. The Catholic clans
Answer:
The correct answer is option C. The Act of Union
Explanation:
The Act of Union (1707) was the one which helped England to dominate Scotland and resulted in the formation of ‘United Kingdom of Great Britain’. In effect, England was ready to impose its influence on Scotland. British people parliament was henceforth dominated by its English members.
The Scottish Highlanders were forbidden to talk in their Gaelic language or wear their national dress and enormous numbers were forcibly driven out of their homeland.
The symbols of the New Britain - nation flag, the anthem, English people language were actively promoted and also the older nations survived only as subordinate partners during this union.
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