Acts of Union in 3 Minutes - Manny Man Does History

The video explores the historical conflicts and unions among England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. It details the conquest of Wales, the union of the Scottish and English crowns, and the eventual formation of the Kingdom of Great Britain. Ireland's history of control, rebellion, and union with Great Britain is discussed, including the Acts of Union of 1800. The formation of the United Kingdom and its impact on Ireland, particularly during the potato blight, is highlighted. The video concludes with Ireland's independence in the 1920s and the modern state of the UK, including its relationship with the European Union and Brexit.

Which English king decisively conquered Wales in the late 13th century?

• King Richard III

• King James I

• King Edward the Longshanks

• King Henry VIII

What event led to the unification of the crowns of Scotland and England?

• The Acts of Union

• The death of Queen Elizabeth without an heir

• The Rebellion of 1798

• The Norman Invasion

What was the main concern of Great Britain regarding Catholic emancipation in Ireland?

• Loss of trade with Ireland

• Catholics gaining control of the Irish Parliament

• Increased taxes

• Alliance with France

What major event in the 1840s significantly reduced Ireland's population?

• The potato blight

• The Enlightenment

• The Rebellion of 1798

• The Acts of Union

Which part of Ireland remained with the United Kingdom after Irish independence?

• Munster

• Connacht

• Leinster

• Ulster