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We started exploring the oceans, and increasing our dominance of them in Elizabethan times (second half of 16th century). Thus, our first colonies were founded during this period. However, we really got a move on during 18th century, acquiring Canada, India and assorted Caribbean islands in this time, and discovering Australia and New Zealand.
The peak time of the British Empire was in the Victorian era into early 20th century. Since the end of WW2, it had gradually declined and evolved into a commonwealth, headed by the Queen. Most nations are now independent politically, but some - most notably Canada, Australia and NZ - still hold Her Majesty as Head of State, and have a political leader as Prime Minister.
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How was the British empire defeated by India?
They weren't, the British empire attacked India and the British won.
Were the moors bigger than the british empire?
1) The British Empire was the biggest empire in history. 2) The Moors did not have an empire.
What was the largest empire in Europe during the 1900s?
The British Empire, it was the largest that has ever existed.
Is british empire great or roman empire?
The British Empire was way larger and was way closer to today than the Roman Empire.
What was not a part of the British empire?
All non British, countries, colonies, territories or protectorates were not part of the British Empire.
Why weren't European countries picked for the British Empire?
Because the British would not have so much opportunity to develop them in the British style and spirit.
Who is queen of the British Empire?
The British Empire does not exist anymore.
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.
How did the British empire lose land?
Why did The British Empire lose their land?
How was the British empire defeated by India?
They weren't, the British empire attacked India and the British won.
Were the moors bigger than the british empire?
1) The British Empire was the biggest empire in history. 2) The Moors did not have an empire.
What was the largest empire in Europe during the 1900s?
The British Empire, it was the largest that has ever existed.
What modern empire ruled Central Asia for most of the 20th century?
The British Empire
Is british empire great or roman empire?
The British Empire was way larger and was way closer to today than the Roman Empire.
What was the British empire about?
The British empire is the parts of the world that queen Victoria concurred
What was the ruling nation of the British Empire?
England was and is the ruling nation of the British Empire.
When was British Empire Union created?
British Empire Union was created in 1915.
