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What was a benefit of the British Empire for British firms?
They could sell clothes and machines to the colonies
Why did the British Empire restrict trade with other countries?
To protect British trade from foreign competitors
What was the role of the East India Company?
It supplied Britain with raw cotton
How did Britain 'finish' raw materials?
By processing them before exporting to European countries
What was a positive impact of British rule on the colonies?
Britain built schools and railways
What proportion of the world's population did the British Empire rule by 1900?
One-quarter
What was one of the problems of the British Empire?
Native people were subjected to harsh punishments
What was invented to power factories during the Industrial Revolution?
Steam engines
What percentage of the British population lived in towns in 1850?
50%
What was the result of the increased production of farming during the agricultural revolution?
More farmers were able to live in cities
What was a potential alternative use for the defensive standing army capital?
Investing in other industries
Which country eventually overtook Britain as the top industrial nation?
USA
Learn about the rise of the British Empire, its conquests, and its benefits. From North America to Africa, understand how Britain expanded its territories and influenced global trade.
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