Great Britain's rise to global prominence in the mid-1700s was driven by its strong naval power, which allowed it to dominate trade routes and expand its empire. The Industrial Revolution began to take shape during this period, providing advancements in technology and manufacturing that fueled economic growth. Additionally, the establishment of colonies in North America, the Caribbean, and India contributed to Britain's wealth and resources. Political stability and effective governance also played crucial roles in facilitating expansion and trade.
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What was currency in Britain during the 1700s?
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What was currency in Britain during the 1700s?
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Spain and Britain
1. England's/Britain's rise had begun especially under Elizabeth I. Like most global powers of the time, Britain was on the Atlantic seaboard, which was an immense geographical advantage. (Compare with Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands). 2. Following the dismissal of the dynastically minded, pro-French, absolutist, Catholic (or crypto-Catholic) monarchs Charles I and II and James II, the Anglo-British people and their own aristocracy wielded 'national' political power and became increasingly prosperous. There was a newly found confidence and a sense of purpose. 3. Other key factors included the growing inability of France to handle its domestic affairs competently (from the 1740s onwards) - and the decline of Spain, too. 4. Especially in 1750s and the Seven Years' War (1756-63) Britain, under the de facto leadership of its first consciously 'imperialist' leader, Pitt the Elder, pursued a vigorous policy of overseas expansion, especially in North America and India ...
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