UK independence — definition?
Self-governing, free from external control.
To gain — meaning?
To acquire or achieve something.
To dominate — role?
To exert control or influence over others.
To annex — action?
To incorporate territory into a state.
Union — what?
Joining of separate entities into one.
Unrest — historical?
Periods of social or political disturbance.
Political system — structure?
Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary democracy.
Law-making institution — UK?
The UK Parliament.
Devolve power — meaning?
Transfer authority to regional bodies.
Empire — what?
Large political unit with diverse territories.
Colonial legacy — impact?
Lasting influence on culture, politics, and economy.
European relations — key issue?
Debate over sovereignty and integration, e.g., Brexit.
Britishness — cultural?
Values emphasizing tradition, resilience, identity.
Class-ridden — society?
Society with rigid social hierarchy and inequalities.
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1. What does the term 'Union' refer to in the context of UK historical developments?
2. In which year did the Acts of Union unite England and Scotland into Great Britain?
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