The Act of Unification

Ireland and England

ARINA KHROMENKO
Dissatisfied with the union with
Britain, Ireland in 1798 raises
an armed uprising

After its suppression England

decides to sign the Act of Union

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William Pitt the Younger

Prime Minister of Great Britain

Decided that the best solution was union. By passing

legislation in both the Irish and British parliaments, the
Irish parliament was to be abolished and Ireland was
henceforth to be represented in parliament in
Westminster, London, by 4 clerics, 28 lay persons and
100 members of the House of Commons.

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King of the United Kingdom of

Great Britain and Ireland

On March 28, 1800 the union was

successfully adopted.

The Act of Union received royal assent on

August 1, 1800.

On January 1, 1801 it came into force.

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The "Union Jack"

The new flag of the United Kingdom

Combines the cross of St. George for England,

the cross of St. Andrew for Scotland and the
flag of St. Patrick for Ireland.

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George III
King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland

According to the provisions of the Act of Union, Ireland was

to be represented in Parliament by 100 parliamentarians
and the emancipation of Catholics was to be carried out.

This provision was abolished during the reign of George III.

Catholic participation in the British Parliament was restored

only in 1829, thanks to the efforts of Daniel O'Connell.

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WORLD WAR

Ireland declared
independence in April 1916
The Act of Unification Ireland and England

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 On 29 May 1953, Elizabeth II became
known as Queen of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland by
proclamation.

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