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British empire (Exploration (John Cabot
(1497)
England
Claimed…
British empire
Exploration
John Cabot
(1497)
England
Claimed Newfoundland , Canada for England
England, France, and the Netherlands wanted to “catch up” with Spain.
Jealous of Spain’s wealth
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Trade
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Great Britain sent one-third of her exports to the colonies, receiving one-quarter of her total imports from them; and as the British Isles were now for the most part manufacturing, and the colonies were mainly agricultural and pastoral, the exchange was highly beneficial to both.
War
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Get land of enemy's for more trading points and strategic points,
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1769
Captain James Cook claimed New Zealand for the British crown.
1787
First shipment of transported prisoners to Australia.
1839
The Opium War forced China to allow British traders to sell the drug opium into China.
1857
There was a rebellion in India (the Indian Mutiny). The government took over rule of India from the East India Company.
1867
Canada was given 'dominion' (self-governing) status, followed by Australia and New Zealand in 1907.
1876
Queen Victoria was declared 'Empress of India'.
1881‒1919
The 'Scramble for Africa' – Britain acquired colonies in Africa stretching from Cairo to Cape Town.
1899‒1902
The Second Boer War – the British conquered South Africa
1919
The Treaty of Versailles gave Germany's colonies as 'mandates' for Britain and France to administer.
1924
The British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Stadium. The Empire looked happy and strong.
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