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The same as in every other country that was part of one European empire or another. they were forced into an industrialised world without the advantage of undergoing an industrial revolution. so that when the English finally left they left a country that had a broken political system. especially when taking into account the Pakistan debacle.
Some also say that the biggest change was that 50% are tramps.
What else can I help you with?
Who started the british empire?
Officially such a thing as the British empire never existed. It was just a term given to the various collection of areas Britain dominated.The only actual 'real' empire Britain got involved in was India, the Indian Empire being founded in 1858.The first English colonies and so the British empire as it is commonly known were founded in the late 16th/early 17th century but most of these early attempts failed. The first permanent and lasting colony was Jamestown in 1607. So that's as good a date as any....However these were just English colonies, Britain itself wasn't founded until 1707.So there's your answer there. 1707.
Why did the sun never set on the British Empire in the 1900s?
The sun never set on the British Empire in 1900 because of the varied places one earth that were part if the British Empire. At any given time during a twenty-four hour period, the sun was shining on one of these possessions.
Which countries did not benefit from the British empire?
European countries in general benefited from the British Empire because they like the British empire were hell bent on looting whatever they could out of Asia the Americas and Africa. this ended up leading to a period where piracy was greatly reduced by the British navy to everyones benefit but the slaves that made up the slave trade the Chinese drug addicts that were the result of the British governments opium trade and all the poor saps all over the world that were being enslaved by the well armed Europeans.
Why was it dangerous to take a stand against the british?
Because at that time, Britain had the largest empire in the world, and were very disciplined. They also had an EXTREMELY well trained army (redcoats). They had stopped lots of revolts like in in India. The only reason America won the Revolution was because Britain was small so they had to rise taxes in all their countries, but they weren't large enough to train enough men to defeat the whole of America.
Why was Hong Kong important to the british empire?
China supplied Britian with tea. From its base in India the East India Company led the expansion of the British Empire in Asia. As well as working with the Royal Navy to oust Napoleon from Egypt, capture Java from the Netherlands, aquire Singapore 1819, defeat of Burma 1826, the East India Co.was making great profits out of the opium export trade to China. These illegal activites took place from approx 1730's and went some way to redress or reverse the imbalances in trade which were a result of the British imports of tea. This saw large amounts of silver flooding into China from Britain. In 1839 a large amount of opium was cofiscated by the Chinese authorities. This led Britain to attack China in what became known as the First Opium War, and British seizure of Hong Kong.
What good things did Britain do to India after the british empire?
Pies and Tortoises.
How did Britain become rich off India in the british empire?
by selling things from different countries.
What nation once ruled India?
The British granted independence to India on 15th August 1947.
What country occupied India in the year of 1785-1947?
Britain or the British Empire
Who ruled India after the rebellion in 1857?
The British empire, Queen Victoria was the empress of India.
Does Great Britain still own India?
No. On January 26, 1950 India gained it's independence from the British Empire
Was India victorious or Britain?
after Britain took control the only empire left was mughals who later on declined and India was left helples with no military inforcement and Britain took over India with the british crowned victorious.
What was India's reaction to the treaty of Versailles?
Britain represented the entire British Empire at Versailles.
How was the British empire defeated by India?
They weren't, the British empire attacked India and the British won.
What good things did Britain do to India?
Actually British rule things give India many positive things like schools,bridges,and railways.
What did Britain get from their empire?
Britain gained tea, rice, spice and cotton from India and many other things from other countries.
Which countries colonized India?
British Empire, French empire, Portuguese empire, Danish Empire, Ottoman Empire, Sultanate of Oman, and Dutch Empire
