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The Hanoverian Succession

In Our Time: History

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This chapter explores the critical need for a Protestant heir to the British throne following Queen Anne's inability to produce surviving children. It examines the historical backdrop of succession challenges, particularly in relation to the reign of James II and the enactment of the Act of Settlement in 1701, which positioned Princess Sophia as the next in line.

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