The British Empire

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reasons for expanding the empire
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The British Empire
  1. A search for raw materials
    1. Acquiring raw materials, such as silver and gold.
    2. New markets in which to sell manufactured goods
      1. increased the demand for tea and sugar
      2. Technological superiority
        1. The industrial revolution led to the invention of weapons and naval technology
        2. To spread Christianity
          1. converting people from their traditional religions to Christianity.
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