why britain wanted an empire 0.0 / 5 ? Historybritish empireOtherNone Created by: charlotteSuCreated on: 01-04-14 15:34 trade traders brought back raw materials and other goods from the colonies to sell in britain at high prices the british government taxed the profits made by traders 1 of 5 raw materials the british got cotton from egypt meat, wool, silk, spices and chocolate were all provided by britains empire rubber was gained from malaya the british gained some of the best diamonds in the world when they colonised south africa the british got tea from india raw materials were turned into manufactured goods in britains factories 2 of 5 profits the british government could use profits from trade to improve the army and navy the colonies provided markets for british manufactured goods 3 of 5 exploration the british were very proud of their territorial acquisitions the words of st. matthew were; 'go ye therefore and teach all nations' (28:13) the more lands or colonies, that britain controlled, the more natural resources they could claim and exploit british explorers travelled the new world and discovered new lands britain's strong defense allowed her to dominate further and reinforce her control over the colonies many people believed there was nothing wrong with having an empire- it was good for britain and good for the world. 4 of 5 culture in india, the british tried to introduce the british way of life, culture and language the british felt their way of life to be superior to the uncivilised natives some 'missionaires' believed it was their duty to bring christianity to the godless natives of newly discovered lands 5 of 5
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