The British Empire Flashcards
the british empire
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How did the british empire start?
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Queen Elizabeth I gave Walter Raleigh permission to set up a colony. on Roanoke Island, now part of the modern-day USA.
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3
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How did the British start an empire?
A
overseas settlements
4
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what happened with british money?
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While empire made Britain richer, its lands overseas became poorer, as much of the wealth was taken and sent back to Britain, or enjoyed by British landowners.
5
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why did britain want an empire?
A
provide England with valuable materials, like metals, sugar and tobacco, which they could also sell to other countries.
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why did the british empire want more materials?
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wanted more land overseas where it could build new communities, known as colonies.
