Act of Union 1840

The Act of Union 1840 was a law passed by the British Parliament that officially united the separate entities of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland into a single political entity called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This created one Parliament at Westminster, replacing the Irish Parliament, and aimed to strengthen political and economic ties. The union addressed issues like Irish unrest and sought to integrate Ireland more fully into the United Kingdom. It marked a significant step in Irish history, influencing governance, representation, and national identity.