The period leading up to this legislation saw the passage of an Act of Security, which mandated that the succession would NOT pass to the Electress Sophia of Hanover, followed by an Alien Act, which embargoed goods from one country concerned.
One episode in the political conflict leading up to this legislation was instigated by John Dalrymple, who induced his allies to murder Alastair Maclain and several dozen of his associates. A politically independent group known as the Squadrone Volante became crucial to the passage of this legislation. The period leading up to this legislation saw the passage of an Act of Security, which mandated that the succession would NOT pass to the Electress Sophia of Hanover, followed by an Alien Act, which embargoed goods from one country concerned. Another impetus for this legislation was the failure of the Darien scheme, which threatened many with bankruptcy and thus made them susceptible to bribery. For 10 points, what is this legislation, currently under attack from Alex Salmond, which made England and Scotland into one kingdom?
One episode in the political conflict leading up to this legislation was instigated by John Dalrymple, who induced his allies to murder Alastair Maclain and several dozen of his associates.
Acts of Union of 1707 (since both parliaments passed it,  it was technically two acts; year not required, but the wrong year should be negged)