The Act of Union 1707 was a significant legislative agreement that united the separate kingdoms of England and Scotland into a single entity known as the Kingdom of Great Britain. This act was passed by both the Parliament of England and the Parliament of Scotland, aiming to create political stability and economic benefits for both nations. As a result of the Act, the Scottish Parliament was dissolved, and Scotland was represented in the new Parliament of Great Britain located in Westminster. The Act also established a common market and a unified legal system, which helped to strengthen the ties between the two countries.