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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
Is Scotland a British empire?
No, Scotland is not part of the British Empire. The British Empire was a historic collection of territories, colonies, and dominions overseen by the United Kingdom. Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Why were British interested in the sub-continent?
The British were interested in the sub-continent primarily for economic reasons, such as accessing resources, markets, and trade routes. They also sought to expand their empire and project power in the region. Additionally, the strategic location of India served as a crucial link to other parts of the British Empire, making it a valuable acquisition.
Which city used to belong to two countries?
The city of Istanbul in Turkey used to belong to two countries: the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
What continents did the British empire extend?
The British Empire extended to every continent except Antarctica. Some of the key territories under British rule included parts of North America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Caribbean.
Why did the countries of the British empire help them?
Because they thought of Britain as the motherland and the British Monarch as their own Monarch.
Why did countries join the British empire?
Most of them had no choice because they were conquered militarily.
What were the attitudes towards the british empire?
in the 1880's people didnt know that being racially discriminating was bad and they thought that the british empire was a great idea because of trades and so on....
What countries were not in the British Empire?
Argentina, Chile and Peru were never in the British Empire
What countries in Asia are part of British empire?
The British Empire no longer exists.
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.
Are most of the countries that are in the Commonwealth were part of the British Empire?
They were all part of the British Empire
Why do the countries in the british empire have to be couloured in red?
It's because the clothes that the british army wore were red. And France is blue because their clothes are blue.
What was not a part of the British empire?
All non British, countries, colonies, territories or protectorates were not part of the British Empire.
Which countries flag is the union jack on the Australia?
The United Kingdom, because it used to be part of the British Empire.
How did the british empire take the countries?
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What countries did Britain lost from the british empire?
Click the link below for theTerritorial evolution of the British Empire.
