Title: Queen Anne - The Last Stuart Monarch

Slide 1: - Introduction to Queen Anne - Date of reign: 1702-1714 - Last monarch of the Stuart dynasty - Known for her political and religious challenges

Slide 2: - Early Life of Queen Anne - Born on February 6, 1665, in London - Daughter of James II and Anne Hyde - Suffered from various health issues

Slide 3: - Accession to the Throne - Became queen in 1702 after the death of William III - Act of Settlement ensured her succession - First queen of Great Britain after the union of England and Scotland

Slide 4: - Political Challenges - Faced political instability due to the War of Spanish Succession - Had to navigate between Whigs and Tories - Act of Union 1707 united England and Scotland as Great Britain

Slide 5: - Religious Challenges - Queen Anne was a devout Anglican - Passed the Act of Union with Scotland, which protected the Presbyterian Church - Controversies surrounding the Act of Toleration

Slide 6: - Achievements and Legacy - Established the first British standing army - Oversaw the construction of Blenheim Palace as a reward to the Duke of Marlborough - Act of Union with Scotland laid the foundation for the United Kingdom

Slide 7: - Personal Life - Married Prince George of Denmark in 1683 - Suffered numerous miscarriages and lost all her children - Close friendship with Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough

Slide 8: - Death and Succession - Queen Anne died on August 1, 1714 - Succeeded by George I of the House of Hanover - End of the Stuart dynasty

Slide 9: - Conclusion - Queen Anne faced significant political and religious challenges during her reign - Her legacy includes the Act of Union and the establishment of the British standing army - Remembered as the last monarch of the Stuart dynasty

Slide 10: - References - List of sources used for research