Britain no longer has colonies. Most of the 50 plus original members of the British Empire are now part of the Commonwealth of Nations but are completely independent countries, although a few (Australia, Canada, New Zealand and one or two others) have chosen to retain Queen Elizabeth II as their Head of State.
Britain no longer has any colonies
{| |- | There were many colonists in the American Colonies that wished to remain loyal to the crown. They were known as Torys. Many moved to what is now Canada so that they could stay subjects of the British Crown. |}
Russia never had colonies. We have no colonies at current time (But Great Britain have now - The king of GB is the head of UK, Canada, Australia and some other colonies)
{| |- | There were many colonists in the American Colonies that wished to remain loyal to the crown. They were known as Torys. Many moved to what is now Canada so that they could stay subjects of the British Crown. |}
{| |- | There were many colonists in the American Colonies that wished to remain loyal to the crown. They were known as Torys. Many moved to what is now Canada so that they could stay subjects of the British Crown. |}
People could head West now that Britain can not stop them.
Great Britain ruled the 13 original American Colonies.
Thirteen
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
In 1914 it had 38 colonies!!:D
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
Although Britain once had a tremendous number of colonies all over the world, almost all of these are now independent nations. The Falkland Islands are still a colony of Britain.