British Empire-1583–1997 Rise and Fall!

British Empire-1583–1997 Rise & Fall!
6 Facts About the British Empire:-
1. Largest Empire: Covered 25% of Earth’s landmass at its peak.
2. Opium Wars: Fought to force China into accepting British opium trade.
3. Slavery Abolition: Compensated slave owners £20 million (1833), paid until 2015.
4. Commonwealth: 56 member nations today, formed post-decolonization.
5. Artificial Borders: Africa’s colonial borders caused modern conflicts.
6. Industrial Revolution: Fuelled by raw materials from colonies.
6 Claimed Benefits About the British Empire:-
1. Railways: Built in India, Africa for resource transport.
2. English Language: Global lingua franca.
3. Legal Systems: Introduced parliamentary models.
4. Healthcare: Limited improvements for colonial staff.
5. Abolition of Sati: Banned in India (1829).
6. Global Trade: Connected continents via shipping routes.
6 Losses About the British Empire:-
1. Economic Exploitation: Cash-crop dependency caused famines.
2. Cultural Erasure: Indigenous languages and traditions suppressed.
3. Forced Labor: Indentured workers replaced enslaved Africans.
4. Land Theft: Displaced tribes (e.g., Aboriginal Australians).
5. Ethnic Conflicts: Post-colonial border disputes.
6. Environmental Damage: Resource depletion (e.g., Indian forests).
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