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Although Britain had colonised the eastern half of the continent, they needed to establish settlement points north, south and west in order to secure Australia from possible French colonisation. The presence of a colony would enable England to lay claim to Australia during a time when France was rapidly expanding its empire as well. A colony which established Britain's claim on Australia would also help expand the British Empire and provide a physical presence in the south Pacific. This held both strategic and economic/trade advantages for England.
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∙ 15y agoSouth America had an abundance of resources and slave labour to do all the work.
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Who was given the right to colonize and trade with north and south America?
Spain.
Where and when did british first colonize africa?
The British colonised parts of South Africa in the 1860's and 1870's.
What European nations attempted to colonize North America?
British/English, French, Spanish, Dutch.
Why the British came?
They wanted to colonize America so they could gain power, increase their amount of land and trade, and spread religion
Which continents did the British Empire stretch to?
No only over three - Europe, Africa and South America
Where did the British colonize south Africa?
In the South
Which two continents did the British begin to colonize in the 17th century?
In the 17th century, the British began to colonize North America and South America. It would not be until the 19th century that the British would acquire large land-holdings in Africa and Asia.
Who was the first and largest group to colonize South America?
The Portuguese
Who was the right to colonize and trade with North and South America?
Spain.
Who was given the right to colonize and trade with north and south America?
Spain.
Who was given the right to colonize and trade with North and South America.?
Spain.
What areas did Spain colonize?
<APEX> Areas in the South Central, And North America
Where and when did british first colonize africa?
The British colonised parts of South Africa in the 1860's and 1870's.
Why did Europe colonize in South America?
To find resources such as sugar cane to bring back to South America to sell and also to find gold
What European nations attempted to colonize North America?
British/English, French, Spanish, Dutch.
Where in America did the British colonize?
In many cases the Brits are responsible for colonizing BFE and BFI (idaho).
Does Malaysia still been colonize?
British colonize but not anymore does him.
