Britain once claimed to be an "empire where the sun never sets". What parts of those countries belonged to its colony at that time?

Gambia has been a fortress for British businessmen since 166 1, 182 1 merged into Sierra Leone, 1888 became an independent British colony, 1894 some inland areas were declared British protectorates,/kloc-0.

Sierra Leone, since 1787, Sierra Leone has been an important stronghold for British companies to carry out slave trade. 1807 became a British colony, 1896 its inland area was declared a British protectorate, 196 1 year became independent.

The Cape of Good Hope, in 1795 and 1806, Britain seized part of the territory of the Cape of Good Hope from the Dutch twice. 18 14, the cape of good hope was completely annexed, and it was directly under British jurisdiction from 1872.

2。 United States:

British Honduras, now Belize. Since 1636, British loggers have settled along the coast of this country. After that, Spain and Britain competed for control of the region until 1786, when Britain gained full control. 1862 to 1884 was under Jamaican jurisdiction, 1884 became an independent colony, and 198 1 year became independent.

Canada, French Canada 1760 was occupied by Britain, and 1763 established British Quebec colony. 179 1 year, Quebec was divided into two independent colonies. Upper Canada was renamed East Canada, and Upper Canada was called West Canada. East and West Canada were the core parts of Quebec and Ontario respectively. 1867 merged with New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to form the dominion of Canada, and then British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest China and Newfoundland successively joined the dominion of Canada.

The Falkland Islands, first occupied by Britain in 1765, were evacuated by Spanish protests in 1774, reoccupied in 1833, and began colonial rule in 184 1 year. 1982 Argentina declared the Falkland Islands as its own, which triggered the Falklands War. After the victory of the war, Britain recovered the sovereignty of the Falklands.

Newfoundland, British ships have been fishing in this area since the late 5th century. 1583, Sir Humphrey Gilbert landed in Newfoundland and declared it a British territory. 17 13 years, the British government began to colonize it directly. 1855, Newfoundland established a responsible government, but in 65438+.

The Bahamas was ruled by Britain in 17 17 and became independent in 1973.

Barbados has been inhabited since 1625. 1663 was ruled by the British government, and 1966 became independent.

Bermuda 16 12 A London company began to manage Bermuda, and it came under the direct jurisdiction of the British government from 1684.

Dominica was acquired by Britain from France in 176 1 year, France recaptured Dominica in 1778 and Britain reoccupied it in 1783; 1978 Independent.

Jamaica 1655 Britain seized the island from Spain and became independent in 1962.

St Helena was annexed by Britain in 165 1 year, managed by the East India Company in 166 1 year, and directly under the jurisdiction of the British government in 1834.

3. Asia:

From 1609 in British India, the East India Company set up an immigration stronghold along the coast of India, and expanded its territory inland from 1757. Most Indian States maintain autonomy in internal affairs, but they must obey the absolute authority of the East India Company. From 65438 to 0858, the British government officially took over the rule of India, and India gradually became one of the most important British colonies in the world, known as the "jewel in the crown". From 65438 to 0876, the British monarch was also awarded the title of "Emperor of India" or "Queen of India". 1947 India became independent after splitting into two countries-India and Pakistan; 1972 Bangladesh split from Pakistan again.

4. Europe:

1704, Britain seized this military fortress from Spain. 17 13, Britain signed a treaty with Spain, officially confirming that its sovereignty belongs to Britain.

5。 Oceania:

New South Wales, Australia is the earliest British colony in Australia. 1770, james cook proposed to develop the east coast of Australia. 1788, the first batch of British prisoners immigrated here to pioneer, 1855 established a responsible government in New South Wales. 1824, Queensland became the first British colony in Moreton Bay. At first, it belonged to the colonial government of New South Wales. 1859 to establish an independent responsible government. 1834, the British Parliament decided to establish a new colony in Australia. The first batch of British colonists arrived in South Australia in 1836, and a responsible government was established in South Australia in 1855. Tasmania was colonized by Europeans as early as 1803, and was first called Vandimenland, which was an administrative region under the colonial government of New South Wales. 1825 left New South Wales and became an independent British colony. 1856, responsible government was established. 1834, the British from Tasmania colonized Port Phillip again. 185 1 year, the Victorian colony was established, and the responsible government was established four years later. Western Australia was colonized from 1826, but it was not until 1890 that a responsible government was established. 190 1 year, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia merged to form the Commonwealth of Australia, and then obtained dominion status.

James cook of New Zealand claimed sovereignty over the North Island and South Island of New Zealand in 1769 and 1770 respectively. 1840, Britain signed a treaty with the local Maori, and Britain began to rule New Zealand. 1856, New Zealand established a responsible government, and then obtained the status of autonomous territory.