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No. A colony usually referred to what later became a state. So Viriginia was a colony. Whereas "America" referred to the whole region including all colonies of all countries. Later it was called North America.
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Why did Canada join British empire?
Canada didnt join it was fought over by the French and British in which the Brits ended up winning therefore becoming part of her empire.
The albany plan of union proposed a plan of federalism within the british empire-?
It is true that the Albany Plan of Union proposed a plan of federalism within the British Empire.
Who created the largest colonial empire?
Great Britain, by far. At its height, the British empire covered almost 37 million km2 and held sway over nearly 460 million people in the early 20th century. The Spanish Empire at its height in the 18th century was around 20 million km2, and the French colonial empire reached an area of 12.5 million km2. As you can see, the British empire was the largest colonial empire in history, and in fact, the largest empire of any kind in the history of the world. The only other empire that came close to being as large as the British Empire was actually the Mongol empire, which reached an area of 33.2 million km2 by the mid 13th century.
What is when you leave the union?
That is called secession. The South, led by its President, declared that it was quite legal, on the grounds that the original colonies had seceded from the British Empire voluntarily, and could quit the USA by the same token.
When did Americans win independence?
1776 Independance Day: you must have seen it - Will Smith starred in it! well i no that the USA quit the British Empire and renamed themselves as the United States of America. search for it on google.
When did the USA join the British empire?
The U S A never joined the British Empire.
When did America be part of the British empire?
The USA has never been part of the British Empire.
Largest country ruled by the british empire?
the USA
What Asian countries were controlled by the British empire?
Usa russia
What was the name of USA in the british empire?
USA as a whole was never technically part of the British Empire.The two bits of modern day US that were part of the empire were referred to as the "13 colonies" and "Florida".
What were the two most successful empires of modern times?
British Empire (up to around 1950). Not really an empire, but the USA.
Why is USA not in the British Empire anymore?
Because of the War of Independence: We (The Brits) came 2nd !
What is Britain empire called?
It was known as the British Empire. When the empire started to fall apart, the British Commonwealth/Commonwealth of Nations was created.
Who is queen of the British Empire?
The British Empire does not exist anymore.
Where did the british empire control an entire continent?
north America The British Empire controlled an entire continent in Australia. The British Empire was the largest empire in history.
How did the British empire lose land?
Why did The British Empire lose their land?
How was the British empire defeated by India?
They weren't, the British empire attacked India and the British won.
