Great Britain was formed from a union between England and Scotland in the year?
Correct answer: A. May 1707
- A. May 1707
- B. May 1509
- C. May 1205
- D. May 1013Science
Explanation
The Acts of Union were passed in May 1707, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain by uniting England and Scotland. This was a political union, while Wales had already been incorporated with England earlier.
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