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In 1983, the remaining British Colonies were reclassified "British Dependent territories". In 2002 they were renamed "British Overseas territories".
As of 2014, there are 14 British Overseas territories left.
- Akroitiri & Dhekelia (Enclaves on Cyprus)
- Anguilla (Caribbean)
- Bermuda (Atlantic Ocean)
- British Antarctic Territory
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands (Caribbean)
- Cayman Islands (Caribbean)
- Falkland Islands (South Atlantic)
- Gibraltar (Iberian Peninsula)
- Montserrat (Caribbean)
- Pitcairn (Pacific)
- St. Helena, Ascension & Tristan Da Cunha (South Atlantic)
- South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (South Atlantic)
- Turks & Caicos (Caribbean)
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Did Great Britain have any colonies in Africa?
Yes. Great Britain owned parts of Africa from 1661 to 1980. British colonies in Africa peaked after WWI. In the early 1920's, Great Britain owned territories that stretched all the way from North to South Africa. Great Britain controlled more of the African populace than any other Empire.
What was France's Unsuccessful Plan That Forbade trade with Great Britain?
That plan was called Continental Blockade and forbade any direct and/or indirect form of commerce with Great Britain and its colonies.
Why did the colonies not want to be ruled anymore by Great Britain?
If you refer to the US colonies, it was to do with taxation levied from London, but without any direct representation in the British Parliament.
How many british colonies exist today?
Britain no longer has any colonies
What countries made up Great Britain in the 1700's?
In 1707 Britain formally became Great Britain and included the whole island of Britain, Scotland, smaller islands that were a part of Great Britain and Scotland, Wales, and the Welsh Islands, excluding the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, and Ireland. This does not include any colonies, protectorates, territories etc.
What did Russia have do with imperialism?
The most imperialistic country in the world is Great Britain (They have colonies in XXI century, the king (now the queen) is the head of UK, Canada and Australia. Russia never had any colonies!
Why did the colonies and Great Britain begin to grow apart?
The main reason for the separation of the colonies from Great Britain was taxes and tariffs. Taxes on sugar, tea and other goods were placed upsetting the colonists. The royal proclamation of 1763 limited the colonist's western expansion past the Appalachian mountains, intensifying the outrage of the American colonists.
What was British policy of ignoring the colonies?
Salutary neglect was Britain's policy of ignoring the colonies. Prime Minister Walpole had believed that if the colonies were left to their own devices, they would flourish. This was the attitude toward the colonies until 1763. Any laws that might restrict the colonists were routinely ignored.
Does the Declaration of Independence have any legislative power?
No, it is a document declaring the 13 Colonies from Great Britain. Legislative power has to come from a living body - the elected officials of Congress.
Are there any European colonies left in Africa?
YES
What did the Thirteen colonies protest on?
The thirteen colonies protested many things. They did not like any of the laws or taxes that Britain imposed on them.
What would a boycott of British goods probably have had at the time of the American Revolution?
Before American gained its independence, it was a colony of Great Britain and Great Britain's policy is that their colonies can only trade with them and no other nation. So, when the American Revolution started and a boycott was started, then U.S. would have to rely on themselves for resources or see if any other nations are willing to trade with them.
