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Queen Anne and the question of succession
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William and Mary's successor was Queen Anne, who had no surviving children. This created uncertainty over who would rule England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland next. The lack of a clear Protestant heir was one reason that led to the union between England and Scotland in 1707.
Memory tip: Queen Anne had no surviving heir, raising the succession question that led to union with Scotland.
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Why did the reign of Queen Anne create uncertainty over the succession?
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