Question

unification of britain

Answer 1

1)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

2)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.

3)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.

4)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.

5)Similar situation arose in Ireland where the English helped the Protestants to establish dominance over a largely Catholic country. This led to many revolts, notably by Wolfe Tone and his United Irishmen. Ireland became a part of the United Kingdom in 1801. British symbols like flag(Union Jack) and anthem(God save our Noble King) were promoted while the older nations were reduced to being subordinate partners in the arrangement.

Answer 2

The process of unification of United Kingdom was considered to be long Drawn out process because

*** 1) first in Britain the formation of nation state was not the result of sudden her feel or Revolution it was the result of long drawn out process

***2)the primary identities of the people who inhabited the British Isles were ethnic - such as English welsh,Scot or Irish there was no British Nation prior to the 18th century

***3) steady growth of English Nation steadily in case of wealth importance and power it was able to extend its influence over other nation of Islands

***4) the act of union 1707 between England and Scotland resulted in the formation of" United Kingdom of Great Britain ".it was able to extend influence Over The Other nations of Islands

***5)the English Parliament which seized the power from Monarchy in 1688 at the end of a conflict was instrument through which a nation state with England at its Centre give to be forged .In 1797 England and Scotland entered the Union.

***6)the growth of British identity meant that Scotland's distinctive culture and political institution wave symmetrically suppressed

***7)the Scottish Highlands will Forbidden to speak the Gaelic language or wear the National dress and large numbers are forcibly driver out of their Homeland

**8) At last in 1808 Ireland was forcibly incorporated into UK