George I of Great Britain

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was George I of Great Britain born?May 28, 1660, in Hanover, Holy Roman Empire
2. What is the ascended to british throne?August 1, 1714
3. What is the ruled electorate of hanover?January 23, 1698 – June 11, 1727
4. Who was George I and how did he become king of Great Britain?George I was born Georg Ludwig in Hanover, Germany. He became king in 1714 because the Act of Settlement chose him as the senior Protestant heir after Sophia of Hanover died.
5. Why did George I have to travel between London and Hanover?He was both king of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover. He had to travel to manage Hanover's administration and defend its territories.

House of Hanover: A German royal house that ruled Great Britain from 1714 to 1901.
Cabinet Government: A system where ministers collectively make decisions and are accountable to Parliament.
Jacobitism: A political movement advocating for the restoration of the Stuart monarchy to the British throne.