How were the North American colonies affected by the Act of Union?
A)It opened the British Empire to the Scots.
B)It led to the further colonization of Nova Scotia by Irish immigrants.
C)It encouraged the settlement of Canada by Welsh farmers.
D)It divided Great Britain into separate governmental entities.

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The Act of Union 1707 united the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland into a single, united kingdom named "Great Britain". This union opened up the British Empire, including its colonies in North America, to the Scots, facilitating their participation in colonial trade and settlement.

How Were the North American Colonies Affected by the Act