The British Empire

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  • Created on: 03-04-17 11:04
What is 'The British Empire'?
A group of countries that are ruled over by a single monarch in Britain during the 16th and 20th century.
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What is the term meant by a 'colony'?
A group of people that settle in a new country.
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What is the term meant by 'Decline'?
Something becoming smaller/lesser.
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What happened during 1857?
There was a rebellion in India trying to get rid of the British rule. The government took over India.
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What happened during 1919-1921?
Ireland Rebelled.
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What happened in 1783?
Britain established an Empire.
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What were the main reasons of Britain wanting an empire?
To spread religion,sell stuff in exchange for textiles,Expand their army,Easy access to other continents.
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How many countries were ruled over The British Empire?
About 63.
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Why was the Empire created?
To make their country more colonised and for more people to become the religion.
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What is the term meant by 'impact'?
A strong effect that occurs with a collision.
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What was The British Empire like?
People were separated into caste(race),It was a varied land and the home of many different groups of people,Rulers from The Mughal dynasty governed a large part of India.
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What happened in the 1850's?
The Mughal Empire began to weaken and The British Empire took place.
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What were the impacts of Britain on India?
Britain took over India and gained Bengal from the French using India's company. India did not win the fight.
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What happened in India?
The public was stronger than the king, people ignored the differences in society, people complimented other religions in India.
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What were the political reasons?
European monarchs sent ambassadors to the Mughal courts of India, wanted to impress the Mughal emperors and show the strength of the European powers.
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What were the Social reasons?
Christian priests spread their gospel around India and even wrote examples of European religious art. They took over the seas.
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