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British Empire, a worldwide system of dependencies— colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of some three centuries was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain and the administration of the British government.
This episode of Ten Minute History covers the birth and rise of the British Empire from the reign of Henry VII all the way to the American Revolution. The first part deals with the Tudors and their response to empire in Spain (as well as the Spanish Armada). The second part deals with England's (and later Britain's) establishment of its own empire in North America and India. It then concludes with the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQktE-YKlJg

Another interesting link to learn more about the british empire:

Have the British really invaded 90% of the countries in the world?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t86J_zZjjq4


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