British Empire
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desmonde
What were some of the key factors that contributed to the foundation of the British Empire?
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leslieh
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During the 15th and 16th centuries, Spain and Portugal were world powers with many colonies in the New World. Countries such as England and France grew envious of their prosperity and rushed to become Imperial powers themselves.
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JSDonald
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Wars with the Dutch and the French in the 17th and 18th centuries gave England control of more of North America.
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