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What was the significance of the Act of Union 1801?
- It granted independence to Canada
- It united Great Britain and Ireland to form the United Kingdom
- It gave Wales representation in Parliament
- It united England and Scotland
Why this is the correct answer
The Act of Union 1801 merged the Kingdom of Great Britain with the Kingdom of Ireland to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It took effect on 1 January 1801. Following Irish independence in 1922, the southern part of Ireland left the union, creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.