United KingdomHistory 81 · History
The Act of Union of 1707 created the Kingdom of Great Britain. Which two kingdoms did it join together?
- aEngland (including Wales) and ScotlandCorrect answer
- bEngland and Ireland, ruled from London
- cScotland and Ireland, under one crown
- dWales and Scotland, as equal partners
Why?
In 1707 the kingdoms of England (which already included Wales) and Scotland were united as Great Britain. Ireland joined later, in 1801.
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