Question

The British Empire's influence reached around the world; countries such as India, Pakistan, China, and Burma (Myanmar) continue to feel the effects of British colonization. Choose one of the nations that was discussed in this lesson. In a short paragraph, describe how this nation was connected to Great Britain. How did British colonization influence this country?

Answer 1

British rule in Burma lasted from 1824 to 1948, from the successive three Anglo-Burmese wars through the creation of Burma as a Province of British India to the establishment of an independently administered colony, and finally independence. The region under British control was known as British Burma. Various portions of Burmese territories, including Arakan (Rakhine State) or Tenasserim were annexed by the British after their victory in the First Anglo-Burmese War; Lower Burma was annexed in 1852 after the Second Anglo-Burmese War. The annexed territories were designated the minor province (a Chief Commissionership), British Burma, of British India in 1862.