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Period: Aug 1, 1500 to
The British Empire
Throughout this time, Great Britain had colonies in big parts of the world that gradually experienced a fade-out towards the ending of World War II. -
Sep 3, 1536
Wales is incorporated in the British Empire
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Period: Sep 3, 1550 to
Exploration of the globe
East coast of North America
West coast of Arica
The Caribbean
The route to India -
Sep 3, 1561
Found the path to the White Sea
This allowed trading with Russia.
Came to Persia via the river Volga -
Ireland becomes a part of TBE
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East India Company is founded
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Period: to
Establishment of English colonies on the east coast of North America and the Caribbean
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Virginia (US) becomes the first permanent English colony
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Scotland makes a union with Britain
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13 English colonies in North America fight for independence
The United Steates of America are established. -
Period: to
East India Company rules almost the entire India
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Period: to
Other colinies similar to India are founded in Asia and Africa
Ceylon
Singapore
Australia
Sierra Leone
Cote d'Ivoire -
Period: to
Middle Asia and East Africa becomes a part of the British Empire
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Controlled 1/4 of the World
In the 1920's, Britain ruled around 25 % of the world, population, and owned the same amount of the ground of the World.