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UK History
The history of the UK as a sovereign state started with the political union of the kingdoms of England and Scotland in 1707. The Union gave rise to the United Kingdom of Great Britain, which shared a single monarch and parliament.
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Who were the Little Englanders?
Little Englander is a term dating from the time of the Second Boer War (1899-1901). The term then designated people who wished the British Empire to extend only to theborders of the United Kingdom itself, i.e., these were people who wished to end British rule over India, South Africa, Canada, etc., and to withdraw the empire to domestic borders.
Why was the bloodless revolution so important?
The English Revolution of 1688 and better known as the Glorious Revolution is sometimes called a bloodless revolution. Of course it was not a bloodless revolution and there was more then enough death and destruction to go around.
Who is the current US ambassador to Britain?
Matthew Barzun, as of July 2014, is the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. The position was established in 1785.
How many times has Britain been invaded and by whom?
700/600 BC The Celts invade.
43BC Emperor Claduis invades (Romans)
450 The Anglo-Saxons invade
410 The Romans leave
793 The Vikings invade.
1066 The Normans invade
1688 By the Dutch
So Britain has been invaded 6 times.
Why did Britain have an empire?
Britain had an empire because they wanted to be the most powerful counrty!
Which countries were under British colonial rule?
There is an old saying "The sun never sets on the British empire" that is because Britain controlled the Americas, most of the Caribbean, South Africa and other parts of Central and Northern Africa, India, Burma, Nepal (that is why they have great and honorable Gurkha soldiers), and had spheres of influence in china.
Precisely British Empire included Australia, New-Zealand, India, Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Hong Kong, Ireland, Canada, Eastern states of USA, some areas of Arabian desert and few islands in Atlantic/Indian ocean.
The last Empress of India Queen Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon the Queen Mother died 30 March 2002 and was given a full state funeral attended by her daughter QueenElizabeth Alexandra Mary - Reigning Queen and Head Of State of 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, as Head of the Commonwealth, she is the figurehead/head of state of the 54 member Commonwealth of Nations. She is the titular Supreme Governor of the Church of England/Anglican Faith where it is the established church and a recognised equal to the head of the Roman church the Bishop of Rome or Pontiff - Pope.
No other person has ever been granted such power by the will of the willfully subjugated people.
Britain ended slavery because it was deemed to be a cruel and barbaric practice that could not be justified in a civilised society. In 1785 slavery had been abolished in the British Isles but was still legal in many British Colonies.
By 1783, an anti-slavery movement to abolish the slave trade throughout the Empire was begun.
In 1785, English poet William Cowper wrote: "We have no slaves at home - Then why abroad? Slaves cannot breathe in England; if their lungs receive our air, that moment they are free. They touch our country, and their shackles fall. That's noble, and bespeaks a nation proud. And jealous of the blessing. Spread it then, And let it circulate through every vein."
Slavery was officially abolished in most of the British Empire on 1 August 1834
What are the negative effects of the British Empire?
It is important to remember that the British Empire gained most of its territories in the 1800's, a time when racism was in almost every civilized nation and culture. It is also important to remember that as time went on, racism faded and life in the Empire got much better. It is also important to know that many good things came from the Empire, as well.
Negative effects:
Slavery (the natives had enslaved eachother before the British arrived, and slavery was abolished in the early 1800's.)
What areas did Great Britain control in Asia?
I have used the names of the modern states in order to avoid confusion;- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Burma, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Hong Kong. Britain also had mandates after 1919 including Jordan, Iraq and Israel.
15 facts about the British empire?
- The British Empire still comprises 14 sovereign territories of the United Kingdom.
- Its total land mass is 6 times larger than the UK itself.
India was the largest populated country in the empire.
- The British Empire included Canada, Jamaica, India, Pakistan, Australia, Egypt, Kenya, Ireland, Suriname, Afghanistan, Normandy, America, Hong-Kong, New Zealand, Burma, Nepal, Blize, Bahamas and Grenada in the congo. this was difinitely the most important because it was the home of the gala wala snake from cave takalui. stay away from this snake, if it bites you, you will die instantly then go a purplish colour when your organs explode! so BEWARE. and stay away from the congo!
Where was the harrying of the north?
The harrying of the north took place in the north of England in the winter of 1069 and 1070.
Who is lord shaftesbury in the Victorians?
Lord Shaftesbury is a famous Victorian who helped save children in child labour.
Were the Victorians superstitious?
yes the victoreans were superstitious.that is because there was no tv or source of entertainment and therefore the people of the victorian era naturaly got involved in legends and suerstitions.
What funfair rides were invented in the Victorians?
The Victorian Era saw the invention of mechanized and steam driven rides. These rides included the Carousel of Horses, Wave Swingers, and Revolving Chairs.
What were the Victorians beliefs and superstitions?
1. green is an unlucky colour for nursurys or wedding rings
2. food is better digested in the dark so a dining room was in the basement
3. it is rude for a man to offer a woman his seat because the cuchion could still be warm.
