1. Scotland - A Nation Divided
... to understand the current push for independence, it is necessary to fully understand the ages-old relationship between the United Kingdom (UK) and Scotland. In the early 17th century, Queen Elizabeth I died unmarried and with no direct heir to the English throne. The crown was passed to the next heir, James VI, King of Scotland. This was the first time in ... representing all of the British Isles in 1654. 30 Scottish representatives were in Parliament at this time (Parliament UK). In 1660, Charles II was proclaimed the monarch of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1685, he was succeeded by J...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate