From German-speaking kings to revolutions overseas, this episode explores how Britain became a modern power.We cover the Acts of Union, the rise of Parliament, the first Prime Minister, and what the Enlightenment had to do with the future UK.This episode is for educational purposes. All information is paraphrased, summarised, or publicly available. No copyrighted material from the official handbook is reproduced. This content is not affiliated with the UK government.Life in the UK Test, British history, citizenship test tips