British Empire (The Unexpected Kingdom)



The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the one of the largest empires in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power.

Origins
The British empire gets its origins from the charters granted to englishment during the late 1500's and early 1600's that were meant to be managed by companies to be exploited as resource points for the respective mother nation in this case England and its successors.

With Spain becomming increasingly richer this became much more important and culminated in the War between England and Spain and the burning of the Spanish armada. The open hostilities ended in 1604 which paved the way for more English colonization and discovery.

Putting companies in the spotlight to manage overseas colonies and territories areas such as India, Jamaica, and eventually much of the rest of the Carribean not under Spanish control ended up being controlled in this way by the British along with many of their North American colonies except for Vinland which was managed directly by the crown due to its massive population and need to be controlled by the English, and Eventually British colonial administration.

Up Until the loss of the American colonies and Vinland the British empire managed to secure large trading rights and territory in multiple areas such as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and India. The End of the First British empire is around 1776 just after the cessation of the American Rebellions and the establishment of the United States, and the Kingdom of Vinland.