Question

Describe the process of unification in Great Britain

Answer 1

The union of Britain  was a critical step in the formation of modern-day britian. Britain had been a semi-independent component of the Kingdom of France since Clovis I was given authority over the Gallo-Roman domain during the 5th century. It was first recorded as a "duchy" during the rule of Nominoe in 846. Over the centuries, the fealty demonstrated by the Duchy of Brittany toward the French king depended significantly on the individuals holding the two titles, as well as the involvement of the English monarchy at that particular time. The reign of Francis II, Duke of Brittany, was at an especially crucial time, as the nobles struggled to maintain their autonomy against the increasing central authority desired by Louis XI of France. As a result of several wars, treaties, and papal decisions, Brittany was united with France through the eventual marriage of Louis XI's son Charles VIII to the heiress of Brittany, Anne. However, because of the different systems of inheritance between the two realms, the crown and the duchy were not held by the same hereditary claimant until the reign of Henry II.

Answer 2

The unification of Britain was not the result of any

revolution but it was a long drawn-out process. Earlier,

Britain was comprised of English, Welsh, Scot or Irish.

But in all these, English nations grew in importance and power so was able to dominate over other nations

of Britain. The English parliament came into power in

1688 with England at its centre.

a. The Act of Union (1707) between England and

Scotland resulted in formation of the United

Kingdom of Great Britain’. This means England

was able to dominate Scotland.

b. Ireland was divided into Catholic and Protestants.

The English helped the Protestants to gain control

over Catholic country. Catholic revolted against

British but they were suppressed and Ireland was

forcibly incorporated into the United Kingdom

in 1801. A new British nation’ came through the

propagation of English culture, the British flag

(Union Jack), the national anthem (God Save Our

Noble Ring), and the English language.