In which year was the Act of Union agreed, joining Scotland with England and Wales to form the Kingdom of Great Britain?

A1707Right answer
B1801
C1714
D1689

Answer: 1707

The Act of Union of 1707 joined Scotland with England and Wales as the Kingdom of Great Britain. It followed uncertainty over who would succeed Queen Anne.

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