The British Empire - Part II by Rüdiger Koch https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw en-us 2022-08-15 19:40:03 UTC 2022-09-19 14:25:29 UTC hello@padlet.com 1769 rudimeister85 https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527261 The Great Famine of Bengal killed over 10 million people.


The British Government did not react accordingly and the situation became even worse when trade was almost ceased and the province had no money. They were totally unprepared for the drought. Pleas for helped were not answered in time and the East India Company focused more on economical success than on saving people´s lives. 


In 1769 James Cook arrived in Tahiti before sailing towards New Zealand. He was supposed to observe the transit of Venus and determine whether or not there was another continent in the southern latitudes of the Pacific Ocean where Britain could expand its rule.
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Australia:
In 1770 James Cook claimed New South Wales for Britain.

America:

In 1773 a revolt against taxation called"the boston tea party" was held it started the call for independence inside the 13 colonies and 2 years later the war of independence started. After eight years of fighting the brits were forced to recognise the independence of the 13 colonies and therefore lost an important part of their empire.

In 1773 a revolt against taxation called"the boston tea party" was held it started the call for independence inside the 13 colonies and 2 years later the war of independence started. After eight years of fighting the brits were forced to recognise the independence of the 13 colonies and therefore lost an important part of their empire.

Australia:
The convicts had a variety of diseases (like pox) that killed 50% of the Aborigines and very little expertise in farming leading to famine in the first few years before the colony was able to provide on its own. There was a number of violent encounters between the Aborigines and the former prisoners. The Aborigines also fell victim to multiple massacres. Britain had found a way to decrease the number of prisoners they had to deal with. Simultaneously this way they did not have to send off valuable workers to build the basis of a colony.]]> 2022-08-15 19:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527263 1776 rudimeister85 https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527264 The American war (Independence) breaks out and last until 1783.
American independence from Great Britain. 
America writes the declaration of independence and splits of the empire.
The American Patriots were supported by the Kingdom of France. 



]]> 2022-08-15 19:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527264 1801 rudimeister85 https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527266 Irish Act of Union unites Britain and Ireland

Britain and Ireland sign the "Act of Union" and for the first time the British Isles are united.]]> 2022-08-15 19:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527266 1805 rudimeister85 https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527267
Victory for Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar allows the Royal Navy to have control of the seas.
After the spanish defeat at the battle of Trafalgar Britain becomes the dominant naval power again.]]> 2022-08-15 19:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527267 1813 rudimeister85 https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527268 English East India Company lost its trading monopoly with India.
Other Countrys could interfer. ]]> 2022-08-15 19:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527268 1858 rudimeister85 https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527269 East India Company dissolved.

The East India Company dissolves and the parliament takes direct control of India. Thus starting a period of direct colonial rule which strenghtens the empire significantly

Beginning of the British Raj, direct imperial rule of India by the British state. The Indian possessions and armed forces were taken over by the Crown.]]> 2022-08-15 19:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rudimeister85/me32qq3mrv3pbggw/wish/2261527269