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Colonies of the british empire never extended to which continent in some point in history?

Antarctica was the only continent without a British connection during its Empire stage.


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.


What countries once ruled the world?

Several empires and nations have historically held significant global influence. The British Empire was the largest, controlling vast territories across every continent at its height. The Spanish Empire also had extensive colonies in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Other notable powers included the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Mongol Empire, each of which exerted considerable control over large regions at different points in history.


What is the difference between the first and the second british empire?

The First Empire revolved primarily, but not exclusively, around the settler colonies of the Americas. These would be termed the Thirteen Colonies and would gain their independence from Britain in 1783. The Second Empire then developed from the remnants of the First - particularly India - and were added to during the Napoleonic Wars and then throughout the nineteenth century and even into the beginning of the twentieth century. It is this Second, predominantly Victorian, Empire that most people associate with the British Empire.


What impact did the British empire have on australia?

The British Empire had a significant impact on Australia, as it colonized the continent in the late 18th century. This colonization led to the displacement and mistreatment of the indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The British also introduced their legal, political, and social systems, which continue to influence Australian society today. Additionally, the British brought European diseases, animals, and crops to Australia, fundamentally changing the continent's ecosystem and economy.

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Colonies of the british empire never extended to which continent in some point in history?

Antarctica was the only continent without a British connection during its Empire stage.


The English colonies were located in which continents?

The British Empire encompassed every continent.


When the British empire was at its height which continents had British colonies?

At the British Empires Height it had colonies on EVERY continent in the world!!!! That is why there is a phrase saying "The sun never sets on the British Empire" that phrase was obviously said because there was always a piece of land which was controlled by the British empire in sunlight


Extent of the British colonial empire?

The British colonial Empire had the largest colonial extent of all countries. It owned colonies on every continent, of course leaving out Antarctica.


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.


What empire was located in the midst of the English colonies?

The British Empire was made up of all the British Colonies.


What is a centralized empire?

A centralized empire is a vast empire that has a single base power and several colonies. A strong example of this is the British empire. The British empire was ruled by the British parliament and Queen of England, however it had several colonies that made up the 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.


Were the 13 American colonies considered a continent?

The thirteen British-American colonies were part of the North American continent. They were never considered to be a separate continent.


Which continent had the greatest number british colonies?

In its Colonial Period (which gradually led to its establishment of a world-wide empire), Great Britain established colonies throughout the world. By far, however, North America hosted the most British colonies out of all the continents towards which its colonizing efforts were directed.


Did the colonies benefit from the british empire?

Well the 'colonies' did not exist before so yes.


How did the British Empire treat its colonies in the South Pacific differently from its colonies in India?

it allowed the colonies to become their own countries as a part of the British Commonwealth