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The British Empire was the largest the world has ever seen; at its zenith it controlled roughly a quarter of the world's population and landmass. This colossal achievement was built upon systematic violence, from colonial massacres and concentration camps, to engineered famine and systematic torture.The First and Second World Wars
Both wars left Britain weakened and less interested in its empire. Although Great Britain emerged as one of the victors of World War II, it had been economically devastated by the conflict. The British Empire gradually gave way to the Commonwealth.One of the positive byproducts of an empire that spanned the globe was the spread of the English language. Today, English is the largest language by terms of speakers in the world and the third most spoken native language.
How many people died because of British colonialism : How British colonialism killed 100 million Indians in 40 years | Racism and Racial Experiences (RARE) Workgroup | Rice University.
Who destroyed the British Empire
The United States' rising global influence and its opposition to imperialism made colonialism less politically viable, while Japan's wartime victories had destroyed Britain's imperial prestige.
Why was England so powerful : The combination of trade from factories (the industrial revolution) and shipping guarded by a navy, was the basis of wealth. Controlling a significant portion of world trade, Britain wielded economic influence over regions such as Asia and Latin America. Some colonies earned greater autonomy, becoming Dominions.
We should be proud of our history, but we should remember the bad things that happened as well. We shouldn't have to feel positive or negative – it's nothing to do with us. We aren't personally responsible and shouldn't feel ashamed, but our country should do what it can to make up for the things its done.
In 1913, 412 million people lived under the control of the British Empire, 23 percent of the world's population at that time. It remains the largest empire in human history and at the peak of its power in 1920, it covered an astonishing 13.71 million square miles – that's close to a quarter of the world's land area.
Which empire killed the most people in history
One estimate is that about 10 percent of the world's population was killed either during or immediately after the Mongol invasions, around 37.75–60 million people in Eurasia. These events are regarded as some of the deadliest acts of mass killing in human history. Mongol conquests were described as genocidal.The combination of trade from factories (the industrial revolution) and shipping guarded by a navy, was the basis of wealth. Controlling a significant portion of world trade, Britain wielded economic influence over regions such as Asia and Latin America. Some colonies earned greater autonomy, becoming Dominions.Nevertheless, the United Kingdom today has retained global soft power in the 21st century, including a formidable military. The United Kingdom continues to have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council alongside only four other powers, and is one of the nine nuclear powers.
The Mongol Empire killed 40 – 75 million people. However, this article estimated that the British empire led to the death of 120 million Indians.
Do people want the British Empire back : As many as a quarter of Britons (27%) and Dutch people (26%) say they would like their nations to still have imperial status. In Belgium this figure is 21%, and in France and Spain it is 17%. Nevertheless, people in all countries are far more likely to say they wouldn't want their countries to still have empires.
Who beat British Empire : The United States' rising global influence and its opposition to imperialism made colonialism less politically viable, while Japan's wartime victories had destroyed Britain's imperial prestige.
What was the worst empire to exist
The Mongol Empire(Genghiz Khan and the lot). Well everyone knows what they did. For the Central Asia region, they were equivalent to Hell and in their views, was the worst that could happen to them.
Byzantine Empire. Though the byzantines survived for around 1123 years in total, their empire had a really weak army and it was always in trouble every time an emperor ascended to the throne. There was widespread unrest and throughout their history they counterattacked and ret.Arguably, the small size of Britain, its small population, and the fact it is an island, are its greatest strengths. Being an island led to a dependency amongst the British on resources from the sea and a need to establish naval trade routes; and this meant that a strong navy was required.
Who will be the most powerful country in 2050 : This statistic shows the projected top ten largest national economies in 2050. By 2050, China is forecasted to have a gross domestic product of over 58 trillion U.S. dollars.