Key Events in British and American History

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Which event marked the union of England and Scotland?

  • 1642 English Civil War
  • 1707 Unity of England & Scotland (correct)
  • 1745 Jacobite Rebellion
  • 1832 Great Reform Act

What event marked the end of the English Revolution and resulted in the Bill of Rights?

  • 1215 Magna Carta
  • 1688 Revolution (correct)
  • 1066 Norman Conquest
  • 1558 Queen Elizabeth / Elizabethan age

Which event saw the British defeat Spain and contributed to the growing power of Britain?

  • 1805 Napoleonic Wars
  • 1917 USA joined the World War
  • 1642 English Civil War
  • 1558 Queen Elizabeth / Elizabethan age (correct)

In which year did the Magna Carta come into existence?

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Which event resulted in the union of England and Scotland?

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What event saw the British defeat Spain and contributed to the growing power of Britain?

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1707 Act of Union

The act that officially united the kingdoms of England and Scotland into Great Britain.

1688 Revolution

Also known as the Glorious Revolution, it resulted in the English Bill of Rights, establishing constitutional monarchy.

1588 Defeat of Spanish Armada

Queen Elizabeth I helped defeat the Spanish Armada, leading to increasing British power and influence.

Magna Carta (1215)

An agreement which limited the power of the English monarch and helped lay the foundation for modern law and parliament.

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Study Notes

Key Events in British History

  • The Act of Union in 1707 marked the union of England and Scotland.
  • The Glorious Revolution of 1688 marked the end of the English Revolution and resulted in the Bill of Rights.
  • The War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) saw the British defeat Spain and contributed to the growing power of Britain.
  • The Magna Carta, a cornerstone of liberty and human rights, came into existence in 1215.
  • The Act of Union in 1707 resulted in the union of England and Scotland, creating a unified Britain.
  • The War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) was a significant event that saw the British defeat Spain, contributing to the growing power of Britain.

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