Union with Scotland Act 1706 (1706 c 11)

The Act facilitated the political unification of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, forming the Kingdom of Great Britain. Key elements included the creation of a single Parliament of Great Britain, a shared market, and uniform trade regulations. The Act addressed issues of national debt, tax systems, and legal uniformity. It secured Scotland's representation in the new British Parliament and ensured the preservation of its legal system, church, and universities. This landmark legislation was pivotal in shaping modern British identity and governance.

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Union with Scotland Act 1706 (1706 c 11)

The Act facilitated the political unification of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, forming the Kingdom of Great Britain. Key elements included the creation of a single Parliament of Great Britain, a shared market, and uniform trade regulations. The Act addressed issues of national debt, tax systems, and legal uniformity. It secured Scotland's representation in the new British Parliament and ensured the preservation of its legal system, church, and universities. This landmark legislation was pivotal in shaping modern British identity and governance.

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Union with Scotland Act 1706 (1706 c 11)

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