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Yes Canada was important to Britain because it provided more men for the world wars, also timber, grain and an outlet for British goods. It also gave Britain a toe-hold in North America after the loss of the 13 colonies.
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∙ 12y agoAt the time when the eastern half of the Australian continent was claimed by Great Britain, Australia was seen as strategically important to the British Empire for a number of reasons.
Colonising the continent would provide a convenient way to ease the problem of overcrowded prisons in England. Due to the American War of Independence, the former American colonies were no longer viable for England to send its excess prisoners, and New South Wales offered a location for establishing a new penal colony in a land which showed promise of eventually becoming self-supporting.
Expanding the British Empire into the South Pacific would also prevent the French, with whom England was at war, from gaining a foothold in the region. The location would allow Britain the port it needed in the East to promote trade with China and to extend its naval and commercial power.
The continent had Natural Resources which England wanted. As well, due to war, Britain needed to find an alternative supply of Flax and timber as her Baltic supply was under threat. It was believed that nearby Norfolk Island would provide this.
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Why Australia joined the British Empire?
Australia did not 'join' the British Empire, the British was the first westerners who set foot on Australia. They stuck the Union Jack down, and claimed Australia as theirs.
Does Australia belong in the English Empire?
The British Empire - yes
Australia and New Zealand got their independence from?
The British Empire.
What are the advantages of Australia joining the british empire?
More money for BritainSpace for British prisonersduno anymore
What was Australia like before the British empire?
before Australia became a federation it was 6 british colonies
What did the British empire exchange kangaroos for in Australia?
The British Empire did not exchange kangaroos for anything in Australia.
Why Australia joined the British Empire?
Australia did not 'join' the British Empire, the British was the first westerners who set foot on Australia. They stuck the Union Jack down, and claimed Australia as theirs.
Australia was once part of the empire.?
The British Empire
Why did Australia taking part in World War 1?
Because Australia was a part of the British Empire, and did not have its own independent foreign policy. Australia's foreign policy was set by the British government, so when the British government declared war, Australia considered itself automatically at war. Even though the Australian government did not make the decision, it still strongly supported Britain. Australians thought of themselves as citizens of the British Empire, and thought that the security of the Empire was important for Australia's own security. Therefore they were happy to challenge Germany when it was viewed as a threat to the Empire.
Which empire once controlled America India and Australia?
The British Empire once controlled North America, India and Australia. Many other nations were also part of the British Empire.
Does Australia belong in the English Empire?
The British Empire - yes
What were the main reasons Australia decided to help Britain in World War 1?
Because Australia was a part of the British Empire. Because Australia was a part of the British Empire
Where did the british empire control an entire continent?
north America The British Empire controlled an entire continent in Australia. The British Empire was the largest empire in history.
Did Australia take part in world war 1?
Because Australia was a part of the British Empire, and did not have its own independent foreign policy. Australia's foreign policy was set by the British government, so when the British government declared war, Australia considered itself automatically at war. Even though the Australian government did not make the decision, it still strongly supported Britain. Australians thought of themselves as citizens of the British Empire, and thought that the security of the Empire was important for Australia's own security. Therefore they were happy to challenge Germany when it was viewed as a threat to the Empire.
What did the british empire give to Australia?
money
Australia was once part of the?
British Empire
What was an important event that happened to the British Empire in 1901?
The death of Queen Victoria and Australia becoming a self governing colony within the empire. What is known as a Dominion.
