What happened in 1707 that would forever alter the relationship between England, Wales, and Scotland ?
Correct answer: D. the Act of Union
- A. the trial and execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
- B. the Toleration Act
- C. the failed invasion of the Spanish Armada
- D. the Act of Union
Explanation
The Act of Union of 1707 united the kingdoms of England and Scotland under one Parliament, significantly changing their political and cultural relationship. Wales had already been incorporated into the English realm, but it is included in the question's broader historical wording.
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