By the 18th century, 45,000 Africans are transported annually on British ships. 1700s: Almost half of the slaves coming to North America arrive in Charleston. Many stay in South Carolina to work ...

During its history, Britain invaded the territory of more than 170 countries, equivalent to almost 90% of the world.

During this time Britain lost and gained colonies. During the early years of the British Empire, 13 colonies in North America were established by the British. These colonies went to war against ...

Around 1750, the British mainland American colonies had a population of approximately 1.5 million. In addition to settlers from Great Britain, a steady stream of German immigrants began to arrive ...

In 1912, the British Empire held sway over 412 ... and Vatican City. The map does not only show Britain's colonies, but all lands invaded by the country which include France, Afghanistan and ...

The territory had become a British colony in 1858. United Province of Canada The colonies each had a separate government with locally elected representatives, although all were still subject to ...