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The island of Great Britain came into being after being split from mainland Europe sometime between 180,000 and 450,000 years ago, with the flooding of the straits of Dover.
The Kingdom of Great Britain existed from 1707 to 1801, being replaced by the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the Act of Union 1800.
England has never become Great Britain.
Great Britain or Britain is an island in an archipelago situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. The country of England forms part of this island.
The Kingdom of Great Britain was the result of the political union of the kingdoms of England and Scotland in 1707 and in 1801 this kingdom merged with the Kingdom of Ireland to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Most of Ireland then seceded from the Union, which then became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The countries of Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland still exist as national entities.
The importance of England arose because England became a huge maritime power and then the Industrial Revolution started and flowered in England leading to the establishment of the British Empire (the first global superpower). As the capitol of that empire was situated in London, being English gets confused/merged with being British.
Actually an Englishman see himself first as British then English and a Scotsman/Welshman/Irishman would see them selves first as being Scots/Welsh/Irish, then British.
For such a small set of Islands it is all very complicated but we love it :-)
England became part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707 when the kingdoms of England and Scotland were joined under the terms of the Union with Scotland Act and the Union with England Act passed by, respectively, the English and Scottish Parliaments in 1706 and 1707.
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What Is Independence Day About?
Celebrating the United States independence from Great Britain.
What country did the American colonies fight against to gain their independence?
The American colonists were seeking independence from Great Britain. In order to have that independence, the American Revolutionary War was fought.
Who called for a Resolution in the Second Continental Congress for Independence from Britain?
John Dickinson, a Founding Father, called for a resolution in the Second Continental Congress for Independence from Britain.
What country did the US gain its independence?
Great Britain.
According to the Declaration of Independence everyone has the right to?
The Declaration of Independence stated that United States citizens have the right to independence from Britain.
Independence from britain?
yes independence
Wanted independence from Great Britain after the signing of the Declaration of Independence wanted independence from Great Britain after the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
patriots
When did America independence from Britain?
America gained independence from Britain on July 4, 1776.
Why should Britain declare independence?
Great Britain is independent and has no need to declare independence.
What decade did most African countries gain their independence and how did they gain it?
The 60sExamples:Ghana· Independence from Britain in 1957Kenya· Independence from Britain in 1963Zaire/Congo· Independence from Belgium in 1960Algeria· Independence from France in 1962
What do we celebrate independence from?
In USA, we celebrate independence from Britain.
What did the Declaration of Independence declare independence from?
Great Britain.
Why did the delcaration of independence take place?
In order to: 1. Announced our independence from Great Britain 2. Declared our independence from Great Britain 3. Say that the United States is free from Great Britain
How did Burma gain its independence?
It was 1948 when Burma gained independence from Britain. Japan helped Burma gain this independence by fighting alongside against Britain.
What did the Declaration of Independence mean?
That the colonist wanted independence from Britain .
What document declared American independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What did the declaration of independence proclaim?
Proclaimed Independence from Great Britain
