No. Virginia, along with twelve other colonies, permanently broke away from Britain in the 1770s-1780s, about 170 years before World War started.
They didn't rule the world, but they colonized most countries in the world.
In the 19th century? To rule the world. Which it very nearly did.
5 years
Because of the (British Empire). Britain used to rule Australia along with more of the world than anyother country,hence why theres such strong ties to Great Britain all over the world.
Other way round- Great Britain refers to the Unions between England and Wales, and England and Scotland. Although Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, it is not included in Great Britain. The term 'Great' was coined when Britain began to develop an Empire and to colonise and rule large parts of the rest of the world.
Great Britain received almost total world domination, after Napoleon wars they were the same as US is today...One quarter of the globe was under their rule...
Great Britain
Yes great Britain did
Great Britain
No. The UK consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In many respects Northern Ireland has its own government.
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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