Strona 2
History of Great Britain, part 2, version 2
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George I
During his reign Robert Walpole had a power- he was the first Prime Minister.
the first Prime Minister
During his reign James Edward Stuart, son of James II, tried to take over the throne.
called "the Old Pretender".
He defeated France in the Seven Years War.
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called "the Old Pretender". He tried to take over the throne during George I's reign. It caused the Jacobite Uprise in 1715.
James Edward Stuart
Charles Edward
Robert Walpole
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the first Prime Minister. He had a power during George I's reign. The time of his power was called "robinocracy".
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In 1745 during his reign there was the next Jabobite Uprise, caused by Charles Edward. It took place in Scotland.
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Charles Edward
He tried to depose George II
called "The Young Pretender" or "Bonnie Prince Charlie".
It caused the second Jacobite Uprise, the last one. It took place in Scotland. There was Battle of Culloden, a masacra.
He tried to take over the throne during George I's reign
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It took place in Scotland. There was Battle of Culloden, a masacra.
2nd Jacobite Uprise
1st Jacobite Uprise
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George III
he was the first of Hanoverias born in England. He could speak English, it was his first language
He was frivolous king.
During his reign there was the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
During his reign England gained external colonies in North America and India and it became the dominant power in Europe.
George Duke of Wales
Then he became mentally sick with attacks of fury. That's why there was a regency in the country.
He defeated France in the Seven Years War.
. He was married to Catholic woman and that's why he was forced to change her to a person from Anglican Church
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younger brother of George IV. He had no children.
Charles II
James I
George V
William IV
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Queen Victoria
Her husband was William of Orange.
she was daughter of James II
During her reign there was industrial revolution.
. Her husband was Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. His death changed her life.
Her husband organised The Great Exhibition in Crystal Palace.
After her reign Queen Anne, her sister, became a queen.