Events
The discovery of gold in AustraliaDiscovery of Diamonds in South AfrikaFirst SteamshipFirst railway in britainThe First World WarThe Second World WarChristopher columbus sailes to the west indiesThe kings of England had lost control of all of Ireland except for coastal townsCaptain John Smith founded a permanent colony at Jamestown in VirginiaThe East India Company began to build up a small empire of trading posts in India.The first successful English colonies in the West Indies were foundDuring the Seven Years' War (1756‒1763) the British won Canada from the FrenchCaptain James Cook claimed New Zealand for the British crownBritain had established an empire which comprised:
Colonies in Canada, America and the West Indies.
Trading posts in India.
Naval bases in the Mediterranean - Gibraltar and Minorca.There was a rebellion in India (the Indian Mutiny). The government took over rule of India from the East India Company.Canada was given 'dominion' (self-governing) status, followed by Australia and New Zealand in 1907Queen Victoria was declared 'Empress of India'The 'Scramble for Africa' – Britain acquired colonies in Africa stretching from Cairo to Cape Town.The Treaty of Versailles gave Germany's colonies as 'mandates' for Britain and France to administerIreland rebellionThe British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Stadium. The Empire looked happy and strongThe British government agreed the Balfour Declaration – that Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa were completely independent countriesBritain formally handed Hong Kong back to ChinaPeriods
Queen VictoriaWinston Churchill
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