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British History

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  • 1707

    1707
    The act of Union is passed

  • 1771

    1771
    For the first time, Parliament allows written records of its debates to be published freely.

  • 1783

    1783
    After a war, Britain loses the southern half of its North American colonies (giving birth to the USA)

  • 1800

    1800
    The separate Irish parliament is closed and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is formed

  • 1833

    1833
    The first law regulating factory working conditions limits the number of hours that children are allowed to work

  • 1914

    1914
    Great Britain declares war on Germany. Until the 1940s, the First World War was known in Britain as "The Great War

  • 1918

    1918
    The right to vote is extended to women

  • 1949

    1949
    Ireland becomes a republic