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

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

I can describe the relationship between England and her overseas trade and colonies in 1688.

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

I can describe how Britain and its empire had changed by 1815.

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The growth of Britain's economy and empire

I can describe the debate that exists among historians as to the relationship between the growth of the British Empire and the growth of Britain's economy.

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