How did the British Empire affect the colonies?

Britain was heavily involved with the Transatlantic slave trade in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The British Empire also stripped many colonies and indigenous peoples of their land and vibrant cultures, for example, the Aboriginal in Australia and the indigenous peoples of the United States.

What if British Empire survived?

If the British Empire had survived to the present day, it would either have had to liberalize to become a meaningful worldwide transnational polity for everyone who lived inside it, or it would be a grim and likely very racist empire where whites would be privileged over non-whites. There would be no middle ground.

What impact did the British empire have on the world?

British laws and customs were introduced. Schools and hospitals were built. Britain has the largest variety of different cultures, this has made Britain the most diverse country because we took over many colonies and a lot have come to live in Britain.

What impact did the British Empire have on India?

They forced the commercialisation of agriculture with the growing of various cash crops and the raw materials for the industries in the Britain. With the strong political control, the British were able to monopolise the trade with India. They defeated their foreign rivals in trade so that there could be no competition.

What happened to the British Empire after WW2?

The End Of The British Empire After The Second World War. Tuesday 6 February 2018. After the Second World War, the disintegration of Britain’s empire transformed global politics. Before the war, Britain maintained colonies all over the world, which provided valuable raw materials, manpower and strategic bases.

What would have happened to India without the British Empire?

Progress would have been witnessed without Indians paying dearly for it Technological advancements such as setting up telegraph posts, connecting railways, airways and progress in the fields of medicine and academics would have flourished even without the British.

What were the problems faced by the former British colonies?

Each colony’s unique societies presented different political pressures which could sometimes lead to violence ranging from riots to massacres. The Cold War added further complexities, as Britain attempted to insulate former colonies from the influence of the Soviet Union. In 1997 Hong Kong returned to Chinese administration.

How did the disintegration of Britain’s Empire transform global politics?

After the Second World War, the disintegration of Britain’s empire transformed global politics. Before the war, Britain maintained colonies all over the world, which provided valuable raw materials, manpower and strategic bases.

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