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Cost of keeping up the empire outweighed the benefits of resources from colonies (troops stationed, etc.)
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20 th century: Japan power in Pacific, Germany power in Europe U.S. power in the Western Hemisphere Britain’s increased obligation towards territories, such as those in the Middle East after World War I, etc., caused more demand on government and troops.
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Britain won the wars, but at a tremendous cost. Refer back to the rise….
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The largest navy no longer indicated the most powerful nation. With new technology in weapons and flight, the designation of world power was beyond the largest navy.
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After WWII, the U.S. would not support British colonization. This caused a rapid disintegration of the British Empire. 1957- Britain tried to join the European Common Market- but vetoes from member nations kept Great Britain out. In 1973, Britain was finally admitted to the European Community.
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1950’s: Egypt, Kenya, Cyprus, followed by others seeking independence. By the late 1960’s, British troops world wide were brought home. The last troops left Hong Kong in 1997.
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