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[[British Empire|British Imperialism]] was built step by step over three periods, namely [[First British Empire]] (16th century to 1776), whose main aim was trade. [[Second British Empire]] (1770s to 1870s) and the aim of this empire was imperialism and free trade. The last stage is called New Imperialism (1870s to WWI) in which culture, power, economy, ideology etc. were expanded. In 1920 the British Empire was known as being the biggest one in the world. It was esteemed that Britain ruled a quarter of the world's land. Virginia, the first British colony was settled in 1585 and also some islands like the Caribbean was occupied by them. The British also established their trading posts in India which mainly was a commercial empire by which only the Europeans profited. By the time trade was extended and through wars e.g. the [[Seven Years War]] in the 18th century with other colonial powers Britain became more powerful. After the foundation of the [[East India Company]] English interest in Indian trade was developed. But this trade was controversial because the English goods were not in great demand in India. | |||
Latest revision as of 09:03, 21 June 2017
British Imperialism was built step by step over three periods, namely First British Empire (16th century to 1776), whose main aim was trade. Second British Empire (1770s to 1870s) and the aim of this empire was imperialism and free trade. The last stage is called New Imperialism (1870s to WWI) in which culture, power, economy, ideology etc. were expanded. In 1920 the British Empire was known as being the biggest one in the world. It was esteemed that Britain ruled a quarter of the world's land. Virginia, the first British colony was settled in 1585 and also some islands like the Caribbean was occupied by them. The British also established their trading posts in India which mainly was a commercial empire by which only the Europeans profited. By the time trade was extended and through wars e.g. the Seven Years War in the 18th century with other colonial powers Britain became more powerful. After the foundation of the East India Company English interest in Indian trade was developed. But this trade was controversial because the English goods were not in great demand in India.
Sources
John Cannon, ed., "British Empire", The Oxford Companion to British History, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997, 128-9.