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Queen Anne, the last Stuart monarch, ruled from 1702 to 1714 and was pivotal in the unification of England and Scotland through the Act of Union in 1707. Her reign was marked by political rivalry, the War of the Spanish Succession, and personal tragedies that affected her health. Anne's legacy includes her support for the Church of England and the transition towards a modern constitutional monarchy.

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Queen Anne Presentation

Queen Anne, the last Stuart monarch, ruled from 1702 to 1714 and was pivotal in the unification of England and Scotland through the Act of Union in 1707. Her reign was marked by political rivalry, the War of the Spanish Succession, and personal tragedies that affected her health. Anne's legacy includes her support for the Church of England and the transition towards a modern constitutional monarchy.

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1. Introduction
Queen Anne - The Last Stuart Monarch

Queen Anne ruled from 1702 to 1714 and was the first monarch of Great Britain after the unification

of England and Scotland. Her reign marked the end of the Stuart dynasty and a significant shift in

British political history.


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2. Early Life
Anne was born on February 6, 1665, to James, Duke of York (later King James II), and Anne Hyde.

She was a Protestant in a time of religious tension. Raised under the Anglican Church, her faith

played a key role in her later reign.


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3. Personal Life & Marriage


In 1683, Anne married Prince George of Denmark. They had many children, but sadly none survived

into adulthood. This personal tragedy greatly affected her health and emotional well-being.
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4. Rise to the Throne


Anne became queen in 1702 after the death of her brother-in-law, William III. As the last of the

Stuart monarchs, her accession came during a critical time for the monarchy and the British political

system.
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5. Union of England and Scotland


One of the most important achievements of her reign was the Act of Union in 1707, which united the

kingdoms of England and Scotland into Great Britain. Anne became the first sovereign of the new

kingdom.
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6. Political Landscape
Her reign was marked by intense political rivalry between the Whigs and Tories. Anne's own political

involvement was limited, but she was known to favor the Tories and struggled to maintain balance

between parties.
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7. The War of the Spanish Succession


A major event of Anne's reign was this European conflict (1701-1714). Under her leadership, Britain

gained military success through commanders like the Duke of Marlborough. The war increased

Britain's influence in Europe.


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8. Health and Death


Anne suffered from poor health throughout her life. By her final years, she could barely walk. She

died on August 1, 1714, ending the Stuart line. She was succeeded by George I of the Hanoverian

dynasty.
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9. Legacy
Queen Anne is remembered for her role in unifying Britain, her support for the Church of England,

and the transition into a more modern constitutional monarchy. The Queen Anne style in

architecture and furniture also reflects her lasting cultural influence.

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