Established colonies in North America in 1600s in competition with France.
East India Company with permission from the Queen Elizabeth 1 began establishing trading posts in India in the 1600s.
East India Company defeats the French and Indian leaders which ensures the British supremacy in India.
First African settlement established in 1661.
First American settlements established in 1670.
At the same time Hudson's Bay Company Colonizes north-west Canada
Fight between the British and French colonies in North America called the Seven Years War ended with Treaty of Paris with Britain as the victor. Made Britain dominant in North America. (1758-1763)
American war of independence caused by increasing control and taxes while still having no say when it came to legislation. (1775–1783) This resulted in America getting its independence.
Britain colonized Australian and used its criminals for establishing the needed infrastructure to make Australia a functioning colony. (1788)
New Zealand becomes a British colony after treaty made with local M?ori’s. (1840)
Hong Kong gets handed over to The British Empire after Chinas defeat in the first Opium War. (1842)
The British Empire conquer new lands in Africa, India and The Pacific.
Fall of British Empire:
Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa gets status of dominion which gives them complete control over their internal affairs (1847-1910)
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