Unification of Britain: (i) Britain was not a nation state prior to 18th century. The primary identities were based on ethnicity such as English, Welsh, Scot or Irish. (ii) The steady growth of power made the English nation extend its influence over the other nations and islands. (iii) In 1688, England established as a nation state. English parliament seized power from the monarchy. (iv) In 1707, the United Kingdom of Great Britain formed with the Act of the Union between England and Scotland. (v) England dominated Scotland and Ireland in all spheres. British Parliament was dominated by English members. (vi) Ireland was forcibly taken by the British after the failed revolution led by Wolfe and his United Irishmen (1798) and a new 'British Nation' was formed.