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In 1981, the United Kingdom decided to change the name of the remaining Crown Colonies to British Dependent Territories. In 2002, the UK again changed the name to British Overseas Territories.
Here is a list of British Overseas Territories:
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (On Cyprus, a former and now independent colony)
Anguilla
Bermuda
British Antarctic Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Gibraltar
Montserrat
Pitcarin Islands
Saint Helena & Ascention Islands
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Turks and Caicos
Here is a list of Overseas territories that were once their own colony:
Anguilla
Bermuda
Falkland Islands
Gibraltar
Note: A reason some Overseas territories (Turks & Caicos, St. Helena) were never colonies is because they were too small to be their own government.
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What happened to the Loyalists after the war?
The loyalists were individuals that lived within the colonies yet still gave their loyalty to the British. After the Revolutionary War many of the loyalist left the colonies to live in Canada territories.
Does the loyalist feel more English or American?
English. They left the fledgling US for British colonies because they remained loyal, so it stands to reason they felt more British than American.
Which statement BEST describes an effect of the British policy of salutary neglect?
The British policy of salutary neglect helped to relax the trade laws that were strictly imposed on the American Colonies. This was made so that they could focus more on European politics.
Did Britain own the 13 original colonies in 1776?
Various private organizations had the initial control of the colonies. Each of those colonies was granted its charter by the British Crown. In some cases the British had 'taken over' colonies from the Dutch.
What where the the two sides in the debate over British taxation of the colonies?
the British and the Indians America's over the control of the 13 colonies and to gain more land
How did the british treat the colonis before 1763?
The British left the colonies mostly on their own before 1763.
Why did the British pass the quatering act?
england needed more food
What happened to the Loyalists after the war?
The loyalists were individuals that lived within the colonies yet still gave their loyalty to the British. After the Revolutionary War many of the loyalist left the colonies to live in Canada territories.
How many British colonies are in the US?
There are no British colonies in the US.
Where did British established colonies?
the british established colonies along the rivers
What were border states and why were they important?
border states are states that were left in the union but stil had slavery.
What strategy did the british use after the battle of monmouth?
The British decided to shift their attention towards the southern colonies. Lee left the British camp to join the Polish Army which enabled him to attain the rank of a General.
Where did the British Dutch and the French had colonies?
how did Spain feel about french and british colonies in the sothest
Which side won the battle of the colonies and british?
Which side won the battle of the colonies & British
What political influences shaped the governments of British colonies?
it was the same as the BritishObviously the the governments of many former British colonies are base on the British system of government and law. That and in some instances influences that came from the original culture and religion.
What was the name given the the colonies under the administration of the British government?
The colonies under the administration of the British government were collectively known as the "British Empire." More specifically, the American colonies were often referred to as the "Thirteen Colonies" prior to gaining independence. These colonies were governed directly by the British crown and were subject to British laws and regulations.
What were the destinations of the African slaves?
West Indies and British colonies West Indies and British colonies
