The British Empire.

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The British Empire

List of content History The ''First'' British Empire (1583-1783) The ''Second'' British Empire (1783-1815) What is the Commonwealth? Actual status

The ''First'' British Empire 1583: Humphrey Gilbert arrived in Newfoundland (Canada) Took over the island ( became part of the British Empire) 1603: King James VI. (scotish) ascended the throne of England Established peace with main rival Spain Focus on setting up its own overseased colonies Following years: British Empire started settleing North America, Caribbean Islands Establishment of the English-East India Company

The ''First'' British Empire American war of Independence Loss of 13 Colonies of the British Empire

The ''Second'' British Empire 18. Century: British-East India Company (BEIC) Competitive: The French-East India Company Battle of Plassey, Nawab of Bengal+French allies → Britain emerged victorious 1757: Established as the main Force of military and political might in India 1817-1818: Expansion of the reign in India (Military might sourced by Sepoys)

The ''Second'' British Empire 1812 1921

Commonwealth of Nations Foundation: 1931 Union of independent states Replacement of the British Empire Function: ''Dominions'' (Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia) wanted to be part of the Union → Autonomous Communities within the British Empire Guaranteed equality and freely associated Loyalty to the crown

Commonwealth of Nations

Commonwealth of Nations There are now 53 states which are part of the Commonwealth Latest member joined 2009 (Rwanda) Together approximately: 30% of worlds population Effect 20% of global trade → Global impact (Global Player)

Commonwealth of Nations

Sources Google Wikipedia, obvisiously (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Nati ons) http://www.commonwealthofnations.org/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zghsfg8

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