British Empire 🇬🇧
It was the second largest empire in history, and probably the most important for the legacy that he left and that continues to exist today. Occurs between the XVll and XlX centuries.
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At its highest point it exceed 33 million km2 and almost 460 million people, which at the time represented a quarter of the world's population.
In the British isles was located the kingdom of England, which thanks to its territorial location was alien to conflicts that occurs. The first governor of this lands was Enrique Vlll, who wanted to modernize the British navy with the construction of dikes.
The British Navy was among the first to have artillery on board. Later henry became the first king of Ireland. He is breaking relations with the Catholic Church in order to separate from his wife and United Kingdom becomes protestant state.
In the period of 1558 and 1603, during the reign of Isabel 1 there were armed conflicts with Spain. Francis Drake having a military leadership and his expeditions and the first settlements of the British Empire in America.
At the beginning of the British Empire they occurred from 1603 to 1700. After battles with rivals such as Spain and France, Jamestown is established. Alliances with American Indians. Advanced economy by resources and acquisition of black slaves.
1701-1714.
The war of Spanish succession occurs, Scotland and the United Kingdom are politically unified and the United Kingdom of Great Britain is born.
1740-1763.
The Austrian War of Succession occurs and conflicts with France begin. The Carnatic wars and the 7-year war occur. Great Britain achieves territories in india, Spain and America.
1763-1776.
The United States of America is born. James Cook Expeditions. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is formed.
1803-1815.
The French Revolution occurs, giving rise to the Napoleonic wars. The United Kingdom with the help of the coalition faces France.
1815-1837.
UK wins and they get new territories in India and América.
Territories like Sij and Mogol.
1837-1857.

The Opium Wars occur and the United Kingdom is the first to achieve great industrialization.
1857-1858.
Extension of the Mogol Empire and the British Company of the Indies.
1861-1910.
Victoria becomes Empress of India. The Berlin conference occurs. The United Kingdom seeks to expand its territory.
1914-1922
The archduke dies, the First World War occurs and the maximum expansion of the British empire occurs.
1922-1939.
Ireland separates in a conflictive way. Australia and Canada withdraw peacefully and United Kingdom ends up affected.
1939-1945.
The Second World War occurs and the invasion of the Germans United Kingdom needed help from the United States to stay on its feet.
1945-Present.
The colonies became independent, to date some former colonies continue to have ties with the United Kingdom. Isabel ll is recognized as head of state.
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