Was Great Britain the strongest empire?

At its height, it was the largest empire in history, and the world’s most powerful superpower for more than a century. By 1922, more than 458 million people lived in the British Empire, which was more than one fifth of the world’s population at that time.

Who lost all former territories France or Britain?

The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the French and Indian War/Seven Years’ War between Great Britain and France, as well as their respective allies. In the terms of the treaty, France gave up all its territories in mainland North America, effectively ending any foreign military threat to the British colonies there.

What countries did the British Empire help?

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.

Which country is one of the former colonies of France?

French Colonies

Modern	former	From
Grenada		1652
Guinea	French Guinea	1891
Haiti	Saint-Domingue	1627
India	The Carnatic	1741

Is a former colony of France?

In North America, France colonized the New France region, Newfoundland, and resent day Haiti. Former colonies in the Caribbean include Grenada, Nevis, Sait Croix, Dominica, Tobago and several other Islands. In South America, the French took over the control of parts of Brazil, Iles Malouines, and French Guiana.

What was the first country to leave the British Empire?

Evolution of Dominions to independence

Country	Date of Dominion status	Final event in question.
Australia	1 January 1901	Australia Act 1986
Canada	1 July 1867	Canada Act 1982
Ireland	6 December 1922	Republic of Ireland Act and Ireland Act 1949
Dominion of Newfoundland	26 September 1907	Canada Act 1982