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What was one significant outcome of the Act of Union in 1707?
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713?
Which of the following authors is associated with the critique of politics and society during Queen Anne's reign?
What characterized the cultural environment during Queen Anne's reign?
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Who among the following was NOT a major literary figure of the period?
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Which philosophical figure was known for advocating liberal thought during Queen Anne's reign?
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What event marked the rise of the British Empire during Queen Anne's reign?
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Study Notes
Queen Anne’s Reign
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Queen Anne (1702-1714) ruled England and was known for her strong English and Anglican identity.
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She actively participated in political decisions and debates in the House of Lords.
Key Acts and Treaties
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The Act of Union (1707) formally united England and Scotland, creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain with a single Parliament in Westminster.
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The Treaty of Utrecht (1713) ended the War of the Spanish Succession, forcing France to recognize the Protestant succession in England.
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The treaty also granted Britain French colonies in Canada, the monopoly on the slave trade with Spanish America, marking the beginning of the British Empire's rise.
Writers and Culture
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The period was influential for its rich literary output.
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Jonathan Swift, author of “Gulliver’s Travels”, and Daniel Defoe, author of “Robinson Crusoe”, used satire to critique politics and society.
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Alexander Pope, another prominent satirical poet, was a leading figure of the Augustan Age.
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John Locke advocated for liberal thought in philosophy, and figures like George Berkeley influenced intellectual debate.
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Coffee houses became social and intellectual hubs during this time.
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Description
Explore the significant reign of Queen Anne from 1702 to 1714, focusing on key political acts like the Act of Union and Treaty of Utrecht. Discover how this period influenced literature with writers like Jonathan Swift and Daniel Defoe, and how it set the stage for the British Empire's rise.
