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I think from the British perspective it is all about Germany. Britain had spent the last century avoiding Europe to great effect. Colonising the rest of the world was Britains aim. Germany was about to become a major player on the world stage. France & Russia were both in peril: Britain had to act to deter the Germans.
the people that hated them
when Britain didnt want or have any alliances with any countries and hardly got involved in European politics. the policy that Britain used throughout the 19th century. it relied on Britain having a strong navy to defend itself
Who are the Puritans? The Puritans were a religious group in England during the 17th century who sought to reform the Church of England. They believed that celebrations such as Valentine's Day were too frivolous and not in line with their strict religious beliefs. As a result, they banned Valentine observances in Great Britain during part of the 17th century.
Spain, which had been at war with Britain over colonies and trade ever since. For much of the eighteenth century, France approached its wars in the same way.