Origins of British Empire
Started with early exploration, trade, and territorial expansion.
Seven Years War — impact?
Britain gained significant territories and increased colonial taxation.
Cultural imperialism: Definition
Imposing dominant culture on others.
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.
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1. Which event is used as an early turning point in the background of England before its later colonial expansion?
2. What does the course mean by the First English/British Empire?
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