Who came up with the term British Empire?

The term “British Empire” was frequently used after 1685; for example, in John Oldmixon’s book The British Empire in America, Containing the History of the Discovery, Settlement, Progress and Present State of All the British Colonies, on the Continent and Islands of America (London, 1708).

What was the British Empire called?

The Commonwealth of Nations
As the British Empire began to fall, it was replaced by what is today called The Commonwealth (or The Commonwealth of Nations) – an organisation that countries can choose to join, or leave. It began in 1931, when the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa formed the British Commonwealth of Nations.

When did the British Empire stop being called the British Empire?

1997
Facts

Also Known As	British Empire and Commonwealth
Date	1601 – 1997

Why did the British start an empire?

Britain had many reasons to want an empire. Economically, the rich natural resources available in Africa, Asia and the Pacific earned the country a lot of money as goods were imported and exported. Politically, it made Britain a very powerful country and allowed the spread of their influence across the world.

Why was the British empire a bad thing?

On the downside, people living in countries taken into the Empire often lost lands and suffered discrimination and prejudice. Countries in the Empire were also exploited for their raw materials. Slavery was another negative because despite the enormous profits made, the suffering of the slaves was terrible.

Does the British empire still exist?

Little remains of British rule today across the globe, and it is mostly restricted to small island territories such as Bermuda and the Falkland Islands. However, a number of countries still have Queen Elizabeth as their head of state including New Zealand, Australia and Canada – a hangover of the Empire.

Does British Empire still exist?

Collectively, these territories are referred to as the British Empire. There remain, however, 14 global territories which remain under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom. Many of the former territories of the British Empire are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Why is the British Empire called the Empire on which the Suns never?

The saying “The Empire on which the sun never sets” has been used to explain the vastness of the British Empire. Between the 18th and 20th century, the British Empire acquired more territories making it the largest empire in history.

Was Great Britain already building the British Empire?

However, if you’ll notice the Union Flag, the Cross of St. Patrick didn’t appear until 1800, when the United Kingdom of Great Britain became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Ergo, it was Great Britain that was, in fact, already building the Empire. This led to the far less tongue-twisting “British Empire”.

Why was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland created?

In 1801 the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was created after the merging of the British and Irish parliaments. It was suggested that George III be declared Emperor of the British Isles. The King declined and became king of “the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland”. Parliament used the terms “empire” and “imperial”.

What is the British Empire and the Commonwealth?

As the British Empire began to fall, it was replaced by what is today called The Commonwealth (or The Commonwealth of Nations) – an organisation that countries can choose to join, or leave. It began in 1931, when the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa formed the British Commonwealth of Nations.