George I16 January 1707
The Scottish Parliament accepts the Act of Union
Great Britain · House / House of Hanover. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Scottish Parliament accepts the Act of Union
Overcomes the 1701 Scottish Parliaments refusal to accept Hanoverian succession.
Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers.
Scotland loses its Parliament & is represented in UK Parliament with 45 MPs & 16 peers.
Scotland loses its Parliament.
Scotland retains its legal system & established Church.
The Act of Union creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Unification is legislated after the Monarchy experiences the conflics of 2 Parliaments.
Unification solves the Scottish Parliaments refusal of Hanoverian succession.
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