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What was the Positive and Negative impacts in the British Empire?
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The Good
The British Empire revolutionised the judicial system in many parts of the world. For example, in India, the notorious gangs or thugees were opposed strongly by British rule. Many of such gangs were entirely wiped out. Also, in China the practices of binding feet & infanticide were largely abolished.
The Empire was also responsible for the wide spread of cultures we have all over the world. By this I mean things like chicken tikka, a dish which was created only when Indians came to England. The Empire spread art and architecture throughout, proof of this can be found in the Victoria Memorial.
Technology: Britain was responsible for the introduction of railways in parts of the world that had previously been limited to more old-fashioned methods of transport. For good (or bad) Britain introduced guns and other devices to Africa.
The Bad
The British Empire, although it did eventually outlaw it, was the major contributor to the slave trade. It persecuted black Africans and effectively wiped out a whole generation of men and women. The Empire also fought many bloody wars and made many terrible decisions.
Take the instance of General Dyer in India. The Empire, under his command slaughtered men, women and children gathered together for their holy festival. They were not given a chance to surrender, or indeed, fight back.
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What are positive and negative things about modernization in the ottoman empire?
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What negative impact did Australia have on the british empire?
I think you mean what negative impacts the British Empire had on Australia? But anyway I'll answer YOUR question. And that is, Australia didn't have any negative impact on the British Empire. It served as a perfect prison colony as a cheap way for the Empire to dump its prisoners. It produced vast amounts of wool for the Empire which is where the Australian saying comes from 'To break the sheeps back'. It experienced one of the largest gold rushes in history therefore bringing more wealth to the British. It never rebeled against the Empire so there was no expenditure on military. Australia also had a large part to play in colonial wars in that part of the world notably the NZ wars, the Sudanese war, and the Boer war. Although Australia became independent in 1901, today it is still part of the commonwealth and is now called the crown jewell.
What are the negative effects of the British Empire?
It is important to remember that the British Empire gained most of its territories in the 1800's, a time when racism was in almost every civilized nation and culture. It is also important to remember that as time went on, racism faded and life in the Empire got much better. It is also important to know that many good things came from the Empire, as well. Negative effects: Slavery (the natives had enslaved eachother before the British arrived, and slavery was abolished in the early 1800's.)
What positive impact did India have on the british empire?
India taught the British Empire the lessons of Live and Let Live through her doctrines of Ahimsa (Non-violence), Peace, Universal Brotherhood and Greed Hath A Fall, in such a manner that the Empire is reduced to a mere country of England. One after one, all countries under British got freedom from its rule of loot and exploitation.
How was the British empire defeated by India?
They weren't, the British empire attacked India and the British won.
What were the negative impacts in the British Empire?
nothing its an stupid answer
Did Australia have a positive or negative experience whilst it was part of the British Empire?
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What are positive and negative things about modernization in the ottoman empire?
No
What was the positive and negative of the British empire?
Positive- The British brought rabbits to Australia, now the rabbits are everywhere, because in Australia the rabbits do not have a predator. Australia has a very British culture. Australia is still a British territory unlike U.S.A Neither- Austalians drive on the left side of the road same as us and they speak english. Negative- The British were against the tribes because of their way of life which is technically racist. philippa x
What negative impact did Australia have on the british empire?
I think you mean what negative impacts the British Empire had on Australia? But anyway I'll answer YOUR question. And that is, Australia didn't have any negative impact on the British Empire. It served as a perfect prison colony as a cheap way for the Empire to dump its prisoners. It produced vast amounts of wool for the Empire which is where the Australian saying comes from 'To break the sheeps back'. It experienced one of the largest gold rushes in history therefore bringing more wealth to the British. It never rebeled against the Empire so there was no expenditure on military. Australia also had a large part to play in colonial wars in that part of the world notably the NZ wars, the Sudanese war, and the Boer war. Although Australia became independent in 1901, today it is still part of the commonwealth and is now called the crown jewell.
What was the positive and negative impacts of the british empire?
Positive- The British brought rabbits to Australia, now the rabbits are everywhere, because in Australia the rabbits do not have a predator. Australia has a very British culture. Australia is still a British territory unlike U.S.A Neither- Austalians drive on the left side of the road same as us and they speak english. Negative- The British were against the tribes because of their way of life which is technically racist. philippa x
What were the impacts of the songhai empire in west Africa?
nothing
Do Gibraltar count as a member of the British Empire?
Yes, very much so, though the British Empire does not exist any longer. Instead there is the Commonwealth, which is an organisation of former Empire nations who co-operate together to maintain the best aspects and principles of the former Empire without the more negative ones.
What are the negative effects of the British Empire?
It is important to remember that the British Empire gained most of its territories in the 1800's, a time when racism was in almost every civilized nation and culture. It is also important to remember that as time went on, racism faded and life in the Empire got much better. It is also important to know that many good things came from the Empire, as well. Negative effects: Slavery (the natives had enslaved eachother before the British arrived, and slavery was abolished in the early 1800's.)
Who is queen of the British Empire?
The British Empire does not exist anymore.
Bad points of the british empire?
The British tricked the South Africans into coming out of hiding by kidnapping their wives and kids and putting them in concentration camps. The empire let people urinate and do other stuff in its water supply Hope this was helpful.
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.
