Imperialism and Colonialism Opener

When Great Britain conquered its first foreign land, it changed from being a regional power to a colonial power.

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In the 1800s, Great Britain conquered India. That makes Great Britain a colony of India.

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It was easy to conquer the neighboring country because they had a strong army, good technology, and a population that was willing to fight for their independence.

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Jason dominated his classmates at checkers because he lost every game.

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The British owned so many colonies all over the world that it was called “the empire on which the sun never sets.”

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The corn and green beans that the farmer brought to the market were the best looking manufactured goods I had ever seen.

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When looking for a new market to sell her goods, Monica wanted to find a place with a lot of people and a lot of money.

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Captain Samuel wanted to make as much money as possible on his trip to China. He was a true missionary.

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South Africa is rich in natural resources like basketballs, hats, and backpacks.

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Cotton and plants like indigo that are used to make dye are the raw materials for making t-shirts.

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