economic activity related to the manufacturing and production of goods

the willingness and ability of people to buy something

something produced on a large scale by machines, usually in a factory

the act of putting money, effort, time, etc., into something to make a profit or get an advantage

the number of customers who have the ability to buy goods within their own country

The growth of Britain's economy and empire

History

England's Empire at the beginning of the 'long eighteenth century'

Britain's Empire at the end of the 'long eighteenth century'

In this unit pupils learnt about the reasons for Britain's imperial expansion. In 'The East India Company: when did Mughal authority collapse?' pupils return their focus to India to look at how the themes they examined in overview played out in one particular part of the growing British Empire.

In 'The Mughal Empire: how important was violence to the Mughal conquests in India?' pupils were prepared for later study of how the East India Company rose to prominence in the region. In this unit pupils scale switch to learn about the rise of the British Empire so that their return to looking at affairs in India is placed in context.

In this unit pupils develop overview knowledge of why the British Empire grew in the 17th and 18th centuries. They learn about the state of Britain's empire at the beginning and end of the 'long eighteenth century' before analysing differing historians' arguments about why it grew.

The British Empire: why did it grow in the 17th and 18th centuries?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What key raw material was imported from the southern states of the USA and was crucial to Britain's textile industry during the Industrial Revolution?

Which innovation was considered the height of labour-saving technological advancements during the Industrial Revolution?

The Transatlantic Slave Trade was crucial in providing {{ }} that were invested in Britain's infrastructure, including canals and railways.

Which British colony was nicknamed "white gold" due to its lucrative sugar production?

By 1776, the population of the thirteen British colonies in America had grown to over {{ }} million, creating a large market for British goods.

The British Empire had no impact on the Industrial Revolution

It made it possible by creating a need for raw materials and markets

The British Empire existed only because of the Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution was hindered by the expansion of the British Empire

What argument do some historians make about the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and the growth of the British Empire?

Which key Enlightenment idea contributed to the transformations in English society during the long 18th century?

Adoption of Dutch financial institutions after the Glorious Revolution

What was the main reason for Britain's ability to fund a powerful Royal Navy by 1815?

What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on British society by 1815?

Which invention played a critical role in advancing Britain's Industrial Revolution by enhancing textile production?

Britain's victory in the Seven Years War enabled it to control global trade routes and secure access to vast...

Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the Caribbean

By 1815, which regions had Britain established significant colonies in, contributing to its status as a global empire?

Starter Quiz

Which key Enlightenment idea contributed to the transformations in English society during the long 18th century?