Antwort Could Britain have kept its empire? Weitere Antworten – Was the British Empire good or bad
Yes. Like most major institutions that spanned several centuries, the British Empire was a combination of good and bad. In recent years it has become popular (especially in India, amongst populist politicians) to fixate upon the evils of the British Empire. But like anything complex, the full picture is more nuanced.Empire took British culture, language, technology, ideas of democracy, good governance, free speech, sport, fair play, enlightened values, and Christian civilization to many parts of the world.The third British Empire was the construction of a 'white' dominion power bloc in the international system based on Britain's relations with its settler offshoots Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa …
What is the British Empire KS2 : The British Empire is a term used to describe all the places around the world that were once ruled by Britain. Built over many years, it grew to include large areas of North America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Africa, as well as small parts of Central and South America, too.
Is Britain the greatest empire ever
In 1913, 412 million people lived under the control of the British Empire, 23 percent of the world's population at that time. It remains the largest empire in human history and at the peak of its power in 1920, it covered an astonishing 13.71 million square miles – that's close to a quarter of the world's land area.
Why was the British Empire weak : The collapse of British imperial power – all but complete by the mid-1960s – can be traced directly to the impact of World War Two. The catastrophic British defeats in Europe and Asia between 1940 and 1942 destroyed its financial and economic independence, the real foundation of the imperial system.
The First and Second World Wars
Both wars left Britain weakened and less interested in its empire. Although Great Britain emerged as one of the victors of World War II, it had been economically devastated by the conflict. The British Empire gradually gave way to the Commonwealth.
The combination of trade from factories (the industrial revolution) and shipping guarded by a navy, was the basis of wealth. Controlling a significant portion of world trade, Britain wielded economic influence over regions such as Asia and Latin America. Some colonies earned greater autonomy, becoming Dominions.
Who was bigger than the British Empire
Empires at their greatest extent
| Empire | Maximum land area | |
|---|---|---|
| Million km2 | Million sq mi | |
| British Empire | 35.5 | 13.71 |
| Mongol Empire | 24.0 | 9.27 |
| Russian Empire | 22.8 | 8.80 |
The combination of trade from factories (the industrial revolution) and shipping guarded by a navy, was the basis of wealth. Controlling a significant portion of world trade, Britain wielded economic influence over regions such as Asia and Latin America. Some colonies earned greater autonomy, becoming Dominions.1 To get valuable raw materials and riches 2 So Britain could sell goods to the colonies and make money 3 To become a more powerful country 4 Because Britain thought it was the right thing to do. 'The people of the colonies had to buy goods from Britain. So Britain sold more goods."
The First and Second World Wars
Both wars left Britain weakened and less interested in its empire. Although Great Britain emerged as one of the victors of World War II, it had been economically devastated by the conflict. The British Empire gradually gave way to the Commonwealth.
What is the strongest empire in history : The British Empire
The British Empire (red) and Mongol Empire (blue) were the largest and second-largest empires in history, respectively. The precise extent of the Mongol Empire at its greatest territorial expansion is a matter of debate among scholars.
How did Britain justify colonialism : Then, in the 19th century, Social Darwinism, a belief in the superiority of some races over others, also played a role in British imperialism. This ideology justified Britain's right to rule over other peoples, on the grounds that they were 'racially inferior'.
Why was the British Empire so rich
Britain gained dominance in the trade with India, and largely dominated the highly lucrative slave, sugar, and commercial trades originating in West Africa and the West Indies. Exports soared from £6.5 million in 1700, to £14.7 million in 1760 and £43.2 million in 1800.
Nevertheless, the United Kingdom today has retained global soft power in the 21st century, including a formidable military. The United Kingdom continues to have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council alongside only four other powers, and is one of the nine nuclear powers.Arguably, the small size of Britain, its small population, and the fact it is an island, are its greatest strengths. Being an island led to a dependency amongst the British on resources from the sea and a need to establish naval trade routes; and this meant that a strong navy was required.
Was Britain the strongest empire ever : In 1913, 412 million people lived under the control of the British Empire, 23 percent of the world's population at that time. It remains the largest empire in human history and at the peak of its power in 1920, it covered an astonishing 13.71 million square miles – that's close to a quarter of the world's land area.