British Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
List of countries that have gained independence from the United Kingdom
WEBBelow are lists of the countries and territories that were formerly ruled or administered by the United Kingdom or part of the British Empire (including military occupations that did not retain the pre-war central government), with their independence days.
British Empire | History, Countries, Map, Size, & Facts
WEBSep 9, 2024 · British Empire, a worldwide system of dependencies—colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of some three centuries was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain and …
Territorial evolution of the British Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe territorial evolution of the British Empire is considered to have begun with the foundation of the English colonial empire in the late 16th century. Since then, many territories around the world have been under the control of the United Kingdom or its predecessor states.
British Empire summary | Britannica
WEBBritish Empire, Worldwide system of dependencies—colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of three centuries came under the British government.
British Empire - Dominance, Dominions, Expansion | Britannica
WEBSep 9, 2024 · By the end of the 19th century, the British Empire comprised nearly one-quarter of the world’s land surface and more than one-quarter of its total population. The idea of limited self-government for some of Britain’s colonies was first recommended for Canada by Lord Durham in 1839.
13 Facts About the 13 Colonies - HISTORY
WEBSep 23, 2021 · The 13 British colonies that eventually became the United States in some ways were more different than they were alike. They were founded for a diverse range of reasons— from the pursuit of...
What was the British Empire? - BBC Bitesize
WEBDuring the early years of the British Empire, 13 colonies in North America were established by the British. These colonies went to war against Britain in 1775 to achieve their freedom,...
British Empire - Wikiwand
WEBQuick Facts. British Empire. Left: Flag of Great Britain(1707–1801) Right: Flag of the United Kingdom(1801–present) Areas of the world that were part of the British Empire with current British Overseas Territoriesunderlined in red. Mandates and protected states are shown in a lighter shade. Close.
British Empire - WorldAtlas
WEBNov 22, 2021 · The British Empire was the largest empire in human history. It consisted of the colonial possessions of what is now the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK’s imperial expansion began in the early 17 th century.