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A global empire that existed from the 16th to the 20th century, encompassing territories and colonies across the world, with the British monarch as the head of state.
The process of establishing control over foreign territories, often involving the settlement of people from the colonizing country.
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or economic dominance.
The period of British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947, characterized by economic exploitation and cultural assimilation.
The war fought between Great Britain and thirteen of its North American colonies, resulting in the independence of the United States of America.
A period of rapid industrialization, technological advancements, and social changes in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Two conflicts between China and Great Britain in the mid-19th century, resulting in the forced opening of Chinese ports to foreign trade.
The late 19th-century rush by European powers to colonize and control African territories, leading to the partitioning of the continent.
The period of direct British rule in India from 1858 to 1947, during which India was under the governance of the British Crown.
Two conflicts between the British Empire and the Boer states in South Africa, resulting in British victory and the establishment of British control over the region.
The global conflict fought between 1914 and 1918, involving many countries including the British Empire, and resulting in significant changes to the geopolitical landscape.
The process by which colonies gained independence from their colonial rulers, leading to the dismantling of the British Empire in the mid-20th century.
The lasting impact of the British Empire on the political, economic, and cultural development of its former colonies and the world at large.
The Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901, whose reign witnessed the height of the British Empire.
A British statesman and Prime Minister who led the United Kingdom during World War II and played a key role in shaping the post-war world.
A British trading company that played a significant role in the establishment and expansion of British rule in India.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and advocate of nonviolent resistance against British rule.
A decisive battle fought in 1815, resulting in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte and the end of French domination in Europe.
The current Queen of the United Kingdom, who has witnessed the transformation of the British Empire into the Commonwealth of Nations.
The division of British India into the independent nations of India and Pakistan in 1947, accompanied by widespread violence and mass migration.
An intergovernmental organization of countries that were formerly part of the British Empire, promoting cooperation and shared values.
A British joint-stock company that traded in the Indian Ocean region and played a major role in the colonization of India.
The British-controlled islands in the Caribbean, which were important sugar-producing colonies during the era of the British Empire.
The period of British administration in Hong Kong from 1841 to 1997, when the territory was returned to China.
The British-controlled territories in North America, including Canada and parts of the United States, prior to their independence.
A British company that colonized and administered territories in southern Africa, including present-day Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The British-controlled territories in the Malay Peninsula, including present-day Malaysia and Singapore, during the era of the British Empire.
The British-controlled territory on the northeastern coast of South America, which is now the independent nation of Guyana.
The British-controlled territories in present-day Nigeria, which were amalgamated into a single colony during the era of the British Empire.
The British-controlled territory in East Africa, which is now the independent nation of Kenya.
The British-controlled territories in Australia, which were initially used as penal colonies and later developed into self-governing colonies.
The British-controlled territory in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, which is now the independent nation of New Zealand.
The period of British influence and control in Egypt, which lasted from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century.
The British-controlled territory in the Levant, which included present-day Israel, Palestine, and Jordan, during the era of the British Empire.
The British-controlled territory in Southeast Asia, which is now the independent nation of Myanmar.
The British-controlled territory on the island of Sri Lanka, which was a major producer of tea and rubber during the era of the British Empire.
The British overseas territory located on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, which has strategic importance due to its location.
The British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean, which was the subject of a territorial dispute with Argentina in 1982.
The British-controlled territories in the Indian subcontinent, which included present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
The British-controlled territories in North America, which included present-day Canada, prior to its independence.
The British-controlled territories in southern Africa, which included present-day South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
The British-controlled islands in the Caribbean Sea, which were important sugar-producing colonies during the era of the British Empire.
The period of British administration in Singapore, which lasted from 1819 to 1963, when Singapore joined Malaysia.
The British-controlled territories in the Malay Peninsula, which included present-day Malaysia and Singapore, during the era of the British Empire.
The British-controlled territory on the Gulf of Guinea, which is now the independent nation of Ghana.
The British-controlled territory in southern Africa, which is now the independent nation of Zimbabwe.
The British-controlled territory in southern Africa, which is now the independent nation of Zambia.