Question

What was the strange case of Britain ?

Answer 1

The Strange Case of Britain. In Britain, the formation of the nation-state was the result of a long-drawn-out process. Prior to the eighteenth century there was no British nation. In 1707 the Act of Union between England and Scotland led to the formation of the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain' .

Answer 2

Prior to the 18th century there was no British nation. The primary identities who inhabited the British Isles were English, Welsh, Scott or Irish.

The English nation became powerful and wealthy. The Act of Union in 1707 between England and Scotland led to the formation of the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain'. The British parliament was dominated by the English members and the Scottish were suppressed.

The Scottish were forbidden to speak Gaelic language and wear their national dress.

Ireland was divided between Catholics and Protestants.

The English helped the Protestants to dominate over the Catholic country.

After the failed revolt of Wolfe Tone and his Irishmen in 1798, Ireland was incorporated into the United Kingdom in 1801.