Act of Union Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Act of Union can mean:
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United Kingdom
The Act of Union is a name given to several acts passed by the English, Scottish and British Parliaments from 1536 onwards. Among those:
- Act of Union 1536 joining England and Wales (as England)
- Act of Union 1707 joining Scotland and England (to form the Kingdom of Great Britain)
- Act of Union 1800 joining Ireland to Great Britain (to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland)
- Act of Union 1840 joining Upper Canada and Lower Canada (to form the Province of Canada).
Sweden
- Act of Union 1814 forming a personal union between Sweden and Norway
Other meanings
The term "act of union" is also used as a euphemism for sexual intercourse.
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