Describe the process of unification of britain 0
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(i)In Britain the formation of the nation-state was not the result of a sudden upheaval or revolution. It was the result of a long-drawn-out process. The primary identities of the people who inhabited were ethnic ones – such as English, Welsh, Scot or Irish.
ii) But as the English nation steadily grew in wealth, importance and power, it was able to extend its influence over the other nations of the islands.
iii)The Act of Union (1707) between England and Scotland that resulted in the formation of the ‘United Kingdom of Great Britain’ meant, in effect, that England was able to impose its influence on Scotland. The British parliament was henceforth dominated by its English members.
iv)Scotland’s distinctive culture and political institutions were systematically suppressed. The Catholic clans suffered terrible repression whenever they attempted to assert their independence. The Scottish Highlanders were forbidden to speak their Gaelic language or wear their national dress, and large numbers were forcibly driven out of their homeland.
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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.