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COLONIES PROTECTORATES AND MANDATED TERRITORIES 151Local ForcesThe Local Forces in Barbados consist of the followingMilitary Forces The Barbados Volunteer ForceVolunteer ReserveCadet Corps. British got their Empire in a `. fit of absence of mind. `. There was no systematic plan to build an Empire, rather it just happened.. In fact, many in Britain against establishing an Empire as it was expensive to maintain and defend.. The ottomans and Qing china. From Empire . to Nation. Ottomans weakened by internal . strife. -Weak rulers . (. sultans). -Power . struggles . -Corrupt . provincial officials . -Position . of artisans declines . POCAHONTAS & AVATAR. Definition of Imperialism. A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization, use of military force or other means. A system in which one controls other countries, often after defeating them in a war. Leading to The Revolution. Interest in the Colonies. At first, British were not interested in the Colonies. Fighting wars in Europe. Far away / Poor communication. Religious separation. Colonists became comfortable with ruling themselves. . \. Sam Alexander’s book cover 1880. Queen Victorian and her Indian servant Abdul Karim (the „Munshi”). „I am so very fond of him. He is so good and gentle and understanding, and is a real comfort to me”. . \. Sam Alexander’s book cover 1880. Queen Victorian and her Indian servant Abdul Karim (the „Munshi”). „I am so very fond of him. He is so good and gentle and understanding, and is a real comfort to me”. English colonists bought 500,000 acres of land in the Ohio Valley to farm. This hurt the French colonial fur trade and brought conflict between the English and French in the Ohio River Valley.. . In 1754, war between France and Britain began . 1660-1750. 13 Colonies. Chesapeake. Maryland 1634. Virginia (1607 ). 1619. South Carolina 1670. From Barbados. North Carolina 1653. Georgia 1732. Direct financial support from London. Defensive buffer. . 1. 2. The Road to Revolution. Salutary Neglect. British Mercantilism. British Economic Policies in the Colonies. The Proclamation Line of 1763. Colonist felt that England was attempting to control them. Sasso . US I. Colonial Self-Govt.. Colonies . operate largely independent of the crown and Parliament . Colonies regulate their own taxes and customs, although the majority of the colonists view themselves as subjects of the king. 1750-1776. Key Topics:. The final struggle among Great Britain, France, and American Indian tribes for control of eastern North America. American nationalism in the aftermath of the French and Indian War. Expanded colonies, pushed west.. Came in to contact with French settlers and Natives.. Results in the French and Indian War.. British and Colonial Militia defeat French and Indians.. Brits kick French out of North America.. 1660-1750. 13 Colonies. Chesapeake. Maryland 1634. Virginia (1607 . ). 1619. South Carolina 1670. From Barbados. North Carolina 1653. Georgia 1732. Direct financial support from London. Defensive buffer. The British empire A brief history of the empire PART ONE The industrial revolution A mill – a factory – a plant Smokestack industries Manufactured goods Production lines Produce on a massive