Colonies and Empire Flashcards
1
Q
Britains 3 major colonies?
A
India, Caribbean and America
2
Q
Most valuable colony?
A
India- Lots of goods from there cotton, silk, spices, tea and indigo
3
Q
How did britain protect its goods
A
stop other countries from trading with its colonies & taxing or stopping foreign goods coming into Britain
4
Q
Why did britain stop protectionism
A
because of a new policy (free trade) cheaper foreign food coming into Britain
5
Q
What Colony did Britain lose?
A
American colonies in 1783
