Karteikarten: British Empire: Origins, Expansion, and Legacy — 9 Karten

Origins of British Empire

Started with early exploration, trade, and territorial expansion.

Cultural imperialism: Definition

Imposing dominant culture on others.

Seven Years War — impact?

Britain gained significant territories and increased colonial taxation.

Imperialism: Course usage

Devotion to imperial interests (derogatory).

Expansionism: Meaning

Policy of territorial expansion.

First British Empire

Early colonization up to Seven Years War.

Thirteen colonies: Location

British North American colonies.

Common Law: Role

Supported colonists' rights and status.

Pontiac’s Rebellion

Result of Seven Years War tensions.