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What did Britain take from other countries in the British empire?
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∙ 11y agoCotton, I think!
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British history has been a history of invasions?
No, nobody has successfully invaded Britain since the Romans under Caesar and then Claudius. At that time, however, Britain was not a unified country. Britain's island, rough seas surrounding it, and great navy have prevented it from being invaded by foreign enemies. It could be interpreted that British history has been a history of invading other countries. In the case of Australia and New Zealand, for example, the British could be seen to have invaded these quiet peaceful countries and turned the lives of the indigenous people upside down. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Britain sought to expand its empire by colonising other countries such as India, Burma, Rhodesia, The Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and numerous other countries of Africa. At one stage, the British empire, achieved largely through invasion and colonisation, was the largest Empire in the world.
What other countries were also interested in India during the british Empire?
Portugeese & French
Why did the british spend money invading an empire?
they wanted more power and to steal things from other countries
What is the purpose of the british empire?
the purpose was so that they could rule the other countries and use them to make their profit.
How did the British Empire not benefit its Empire?
I think it is fair, at least I hope it is, to say that Britain did well for the Empire. I also hope that those who were subjected to British rule, for as long as it lasted, do not feel that the British are too bad a lot. I am British, but I do not see myself now as a master of anything other than a small piece of real estate in UK. It was the way things were then. I am not going to be apologetic about what the British did, yes, we didn't get it right all the time. But it is the thrust of my point that there have been many, far worse Imperial powers in history. In some instances Britain did benefit its colonies. And if all you think we did was to spread Cricket & Christianity then there are worse things than those in this world.
Which countries colonized India?
British Empire, French empire, Portuguese empire, Danish Empire, Ottoman Empire, Sultanate of Oman, and Dutch Empire
How did cricket spread to other countries of the world?
The British Empire
What did Britain get from their empire?
Britain gained tea, rice, spice and cotton from India and many other things from other countries.
Which countries were involved in World War two in addition to America and Japan?
Great Britain & the British Empire & Commonwealth. Russia and many other countries in Europe. WW2 affected most parts of the world.
What other countries or empires or civilizations have controlled Ireland?
the British Empire
What two European countries were fighting against each other in the French and Indian War?
britain
What is bigger an empire or a nation?
An empire is bigger. Two examples are the Ancient Roman Empire (the nation being Italy), and the British Empire (the nation being Great Britain). Both Italy and Great Britain created their empires by conquering other countries.
British history has been a history of invasions?
No, nobody has successfully invaded Britain since the Romans under Caesar and then Claudius. At that time, however, Britain was not a unified country. Britain's island, rough seas surrounding it, and great navy have prevented it from being invaded by foreign enemies. It could be interpreted that British history has been a history of invading other countries. In the case of Australia and New Zealand, for example, the British could be seen to have invaded these quiet peaceful countries and turned the lives of the indigenous people upside down. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Britain sought to expand its empire by colonising other countries such as India, Burma, Rhodesia, The Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and numerous other countries of Africa. At one stage, the British empire, achieved largely through invasion and colonisation, was the largest Empire in the world.
Why did the british empire want to trade with other countries?
The British Empire traded mostly within itself. There were over 50 countries within the Empire, with food and raw materials imported from them and manufactured goods being exported to them.
Which of these best explains why the British were eager to end the ban on opium in China?
The British wanted to trade opium for China's resources.
What other countries were also interested in India during the british Empire?
Portugeese & French
What was the great british empire?
The British Empire is another word for the commonwealth, which today is a group of nations that have colonised with Great Britain for one reason or another. Some reasons were for alliances, others for resources and help from Britain. Other countries had no choice and were annexed by Britain. +++ There is a major difference between the British Empire and the Commonwealth (capital 'C'): although the Commonwealth countries are former Imperial territories they rule themselves with the British Sovereign as titular Head of State. It is therefore an association of friendly, independent nations and although once British colonies they did NOT "colonise with" (whatever that means) Great Britain.
