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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?

The increased control of the UK over Ireland 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?

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

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

Disagreement with the Act of Union in 1801 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?

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

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

They were satisfied with the Home Rule movement and did not want further disruption. 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?

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

Desire to remain part of the European Union. Signup and view all the answers

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

Wales is more economically dependent on England. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the 1998 Scotland Act?

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

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What was the primary reason for the unification of England and Scotland?

What was the main religious difference between Great Britain and Ireland?

What was the purpose of the Protestant Plantations in Ireland?

What was the result of the Act of Union in 1801?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What was the primary outcome of the 1998 Scotland Act?

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