George I1701
The Act of Settlement excludes Catholics from the throne
Great Britain · Government / Government of Great Britain. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Act of Settlement excludes Catholics from the throne
Scotland retains its legal system & established Church. Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers
Scotland loses its Parliament
Scotland loses its Parliament & is represented in UK Parliament with 45 MPs & 16 peers. Scotlad is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers
The Reform Act abolishes the King's power to buy seats in Parliament. Parliament is free to choose its own Prime Minister
Assents to the Australia Federation Bill, creates the Commonwealth of Australia
Says Lloyd George's speeches are "calculated to set class against class"
Opens the 1st Northern Ireland Parliament
Regency Act, defines Sovereign powers which can be delegated if the Sovereign is unfit
Signs the Australia Bill in severing constitutional ties with Britain
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