Question

Describe in brief the process by which the british nation came into existence

Answer 1

Answer: In 1801, Ireland was forced to incorporate with the United Kingdom. The Protestants were helped by the English to establish dominance in the Catholic country of Ireland.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The formation of Britain or the unification of Britain

was a result of long drawn parliamentary process.

Before the 18th century there was no such nation

called Britain. It was all comprised by the English,

welsh, scot and Irish lived in the British Isles. All

these regions had their own cultural and political

traditions. Gradually England grew in importance

due to its rising wealth and power which resulted in

expansion of her influence over the other countries in

that region.

In the year 1707, the act of union between

England and Scotland resulted in the formation

of United Kingdom of Great Britain. Finally, the

British nation had its own English culture, British

flag, national anthem and English language.