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- 1 Where did the British expand their empire and why?
- 2 Why did Britain expand its empire in the 1800s?
- 3 For what reason did the British want to expand their empire in North America?
- 4 Which empires killed the most people?
- 5 What was the biggest empire in history?
- 6 Why was England most successful in colonizing America?
- 7 Is the UK depressing?
- 8 Did Britain ever rule the world?
Where did the British expand their empire and why?
Great Britain made its first tentative efforts to establish overseas settlements in the 16th century. Maritime expansion, driven by commercial ambitions and by competition with France, accelerated in the 17th century and resulted in the establishment of settlements in North America and the West Indies.
Why did Britain expand its empire in the 1800s?
First, there were the colonies of white settlement. Although these had shrunk in significance with the loss of the American colonies in the War of Independence (1776-82), by the 1800s they were beginning to expand once more and to attract English-speaking emigrants.
For what reason did the British want to expand their empire in North America?
The creation of the British Empire and its expansion may have been the result of the private sector’s determination to seek out new business opportunities but by the end of the c18th the government was playing its part in supporting commerce through the use of the navy in protecting British interests but also in …
Why was England so powerful?
The Industrial revolution was born in Britain in the 1700s, and allowed huge economic growth, which brought even more money in, allowing them to become still more powerful, economically, politically and militarily, in the process.
How did Britain rule the world?
The British Empire comprised of Britain, the ‘mother country’, and the colonies, countries ruled to some degree by and from Britain. In the 16th century Britain began to establish overseas colonies. By 1783, Britain had built a large empire with colonies in America and the West Indies.
Which empires killed the most people?
Wars and armed conflicts
| Event | Lowest estimate | Location |
|---|---|---|
| World War II | 60,000,000 | Worldwide |
| Mongol conquests | 20,000,000 | Eurasia |
| Taiping Rebellion | 10,000,000 | China |
| Transition from Ming to Qing | 25,000,000 | China |
What was the biggest empire in history?
The Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire existed during the 13th and 14th centuries and it is recognized as being the largest contiguous land empire in history.
Why was England most successful in colonizing America?
The British were ultimately more successful than the Dutch and French in colonizing North America because of sheer numbers. The rulers back in Europe actually made it very difficult for French and Dutch settlers to obtain and manage land. They tended to be stuck on the old European model of feudal land management.
Why was the British Empire a bad thing?
On the downside, people living in countries taken into the Empire often lost lands and suffered discrimination and prejudice. Countries in the Empire were also exploited for their raw materials. Slavery was another negative because despite the enormous profits made, the suffering of the slaves was terrible.
Did Britain rule the world?
At its height it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1913 the British Empire held sway over 412 million people, 23 per cent of the world population at the time, and by 1920 it covered 35,500,000 km2 (13,700,000 sq mi), 24 percent of the Earth’s total land area.
Is the UK depressing?
The rankings from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) place the UK in joint seventh place for adults reporting they have depression out of 25 countries from across Europe and Scandinavia. The average across all 25 ranked countries was 10 per cent and 6 per cent respectively.