Question

who was the first birtish Empire

Answer 1

The leaders for the countries at the meeting were: Britain: Stanley Baldwin (Prime Minister) India: Edward Frederick Lindley (British Governor General of India as India did not gain self-rule until 1947) Canada: William Lyon Mackenzie King (Prime Minister) South Africa: General J.B.M.

Answer 2

The British began to establish overseas colonies in the 16th century. By 1783 Britain had a large empire, with colonies in America and the West Indies. This 'first British Empire' came to end after the American Revolution.