Explain the process of unification of …

1. Before the 18th century there was no British Nation. People of different identities and ethnic groups - English, Welsh, Scot and irish - lived in British isles. Each of these had their own cultural and political traditions.
2. Unlike the rest of Europe, nationalism in Britain was not a result of sudden upheaval or revolution. It was a result of long drawn process forged through the propagation of dominant English culture. Symbols like the English language, the British flag and the national anthem was actively promoted.
3. In 1688, through a bloodless revolution, the English Parliament seized power from the monarchy. The Parliament became the chief instrument to set up a nation state with England at its centre. By the act of union between England and Scott in 1707, United Kingdom of Great Britain was formed.
4. Ireland also suffered a similar fate. It was deeply divided between catholics and protestants. The English supported the protestant irish over the largely Catholic population. They brutally suppressed Catholic Revolt and forcibly incorporated Ireland within United Kingdom in 1801.
5. Scotland and Ireland survived only as subordinate partners in the British Nation. It was through parliamentary action and not by the means of revolution over that United Kingdom was forced into a strong National state.