United Kingdom History Overview
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What was the primary reason for the unification of England and Scotland?

  • Financial reasons
  • Cultural similarities
  • Political reasons
  • Military reasons (correct)
  • What was the main religious difference between Great Britain and Ireland?

  • Great Britain had no dominant religion, while Ireland was predominantly Catholic
  • Great Britain and Ireland had the same dominant religion
  • Great Britain was predominantly Catholic, while Ireland was predominantly Protestant
  • Great Britain was predominantly Protestant, while Ireland was predominantly Catholic (correct)
  • What was the purpose of the Protestant Plantations in Ireland?

  • To increase the economic prosperity of Ireland
  • To send Protestant landowners to Ireland and occupy lands owned by Catholics (correct)
  • To convert the Catholic population of Ireland to Protestantism
  • To establish a Protestant monarchy in Ireland
  • What was the result of the Act of Union in 1801?

    <p>The increased control of the UK over Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about the relationship between England and Scotland after the Union of the Crowns in 1603?

    <p>The Union flag was created after the unification of England and Scotland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a reason for the rebellions in Ireland against the UK?

    <p>Disagreement with the Act of Union in 1801</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the Protestant population in Northern Ireland refusing a single government for the entire island of Ireland?

    <p>They wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom and not be governed by the Catholic-majority in the south.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason why the 1916 Easter Rising initially faced opposition from many Irish people?

    <p>They were satisfied with the Home Rule movement and did not want further disruption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between devolved and reserved matters in the context of the UK's political system?

    <p>Devolved matters are those that can be legislated on by the Scottish executive, while reserved matters are those that remain under the control of the UK government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason why the 2014 Scottish independence referendum resulted in a 'No' vote?

    <p>Desire to remain part of the European Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the independence movement in Wales never been as strong as in Scotland?

    <p>Wales is more economically dependent on England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the 1998 Scotland Act?

    <p>It established a Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh with legislative powers over certain devolved matters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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