The British Empire

The British Empire What is The British Empire? Rise of British Empire: 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