Question

Explain the Unification of Britain.

⏩The Rise of Nationalism in Europe. ​

Answer 1

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The process of unification of Britain:  

1. Before the eighteenth century, there were different ethnic identities with its own culture and politics-English, Welsh, Scot, and Irish.

2. As the English nation's wealth and power increased, its influence over other island nations also increased.  

3. English Parliament had taken the power from the monarchy in 1688 after a long conflict. It became an instrument in building the nation-state of Britain, with England at its center.  

4. United Kingdom of Britain was established through the Act of Union in 1707 between England and Scotland.  

5. Scotland eventually got suppressed by the English politically and culturally as the British Parliament was dominated by the English.

Answer 2

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Before 18th Century, Britain was not a nation state. In Britain the formation of the nation state was not sudden driven. It includes a long process of Unification. The Act of Union ( 1707 ) between England and Scotland resulted in the formation of ' United Kingdom of Great Britain '. Due to this pact, England became able to dominate Scotland. England dominated Scotland as well as Ireland in all aspects.

After the failed revolution ( 1801 ) led by Wolfe Tone and his United Irishmen ( 1798 ), Ireland was forcibly taken by the British.

The new British nation was forged by the English culture. The British nation which was formed included various symbols of New Britain - British Flag ( Union Jack ), National Anthem ( God Save Our Noble King ) and the English language.