Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Which of these statements is correct?
- AWhen James VI of Scotland became King of England, Scotland stayed a separate countryRight answer
- BWhen James VI of Scotland became King of England, Scotland and England became one country
Answer: When James VI of Scotland became King of England, Scotland stayed a separate country
In 1603 James VI also became king of England, Wales and Ireland, yet Scotland kept its separate status.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "The Tudors and Stuarts". Practice question 119 of 651, written in our own words.