Attitude of the British Empire
The mindset of British statesmen was shaped by a notion of patriotism, their superiority as a naval power and the assumption that they are supposed to conquer and rule.
According to the quotes the British were regarded as unmatched, outstanding country.
Portugal/Spain dominate 1400s first voyages across the Atlantic to the Americas 1607 settlement in Jamestownn, Virginia trading posts ➔ subjugation emancipation of the 13 colonies |
Britain’s imperial nature base on large, armed naval fleet and wealth lang gains but bankruptcy through military spending peak of the empire in 1922 |
- independence of former colonies dismantled empire
- repercussions of World Wars
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17th ct expansion along West coast and the Caribbean defeating Napolean in 1814 ➔ unrivalled power until 1914 focus on colonizing Asia, the Pacific region and Africa |
- closed economy for goods like opium, silk, cotton, tea
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“You subjugate … a people to oppress them”
— Frau Hartmann
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