Flag Act 1707

The Flag Act of 1707 was a law passed by the Parliament of Great Britain that officially established the Union Jack as the country's national flag. It combined elements of the English and Scottish flags to symbolize the political union of England and Scotland, which had occurred earlier that year. The act formalized the use of this combined flag, promoting a unified national identity. This legislation marked a significant step in consolidating the new kingdom of Great Britain and its symbols, influencing the design of British flags in the years that followed.