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SamuelRSmith on 23 April 2009
wfz said:
I love how some people in here are talking about the British Empire as if it was a good thing!

 

It was... for the British.



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Vetteman94 on 23 April 2009
highwaystar101 said:
Vetteman94 said:
highwaystar101 said:

 

I'm having trouble of thinking what the USA did over 100 years ago. I mean in country terms, you guys are still young really.

Besides Britain has done sh!t loads in the last hundred years, in fact we had a little thing called the British empire, the height of which was about 100 years ago, you may have heard of it.

It must have been cause I dont remember it

 

 

Well here's a history lesson, it covered 1/4 of the worlds land, had 1/4 of the world population and the mojority of the worlds resources. It was pretty big.

And how is that working out for you guys right now?

 



Vetteman94 on 23 April 2009
Killzowned said:
wfz said:
I love how some people in here are talking about the British Empire as if it was a good thing!

There were bad points, ofcourse. No-one is denying that, but there were more good points than bad. If you want me to list, please ask.

 

 

 List Please



SamuelRSmith on 23 April 2009

Right now? I thought this thread was about history?



Killzowned on 23 April 2009
Vetteman94 said:
highwaystar101 said:
Vetteman94 said:
highwaystar101 said:

 

I'm having trouble of thinking what the USA did over 100 years ago. I mean in country terms, you guys are still young really.

Besides Britain has done sh!t loads in the last hundred years, in fact we had a little thing called the British empire, the height of which was about 100 years ago, you may have heard of it.

It must have been cause I dont remember it

 

 

Well here's a history lesson, it covered 1/4 of the worlds land, had 1/4 of the world population and the mojority of the worlds resources. It was pretty big.

And how is that working out for you guys right now?

 

Empires come and go, as do Superpowers. Just look at the U.S, it is on its way out. The Eurozone is now the largest economy in the world and in a few decades, China, India and the EU will overtake it in military terms. Don't get complacent with what you have; that would be a huge mistake.

Anyway, this is about history, so why are you talking about the current state of the Empire now?

 



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Vetteman94 on 23 April 2009

Well our country may not be old, but I would like to say we have had more significant inventions than any other country.


Except Egypt, they invented Beer, that trumps eerything we have ever done



wfz on 23 April 2009
Killzowned said:
wfz said:
I love how some people in here are talking about the British Empire as if it was a good thing!

There were bad points, ofcourse. No-one is denying that, but there were more good points than bad. If you want me to list, please ask.

 

 

Yeah sure, go ahead and list! I might learn something new.



Vetteman94 on 23 April 2009
Killzowned said:
Vetteman94 said:
highwaystar101 said:
Vetteman94 said:
highwaystar101 said:

 

I'm having trouble of thinking what the USA did over 100 years ago. I mean in country terms, you guys are still young really.

Besides Britain has done sh!t loads in the last hundred years, in fact we had a little thing called the British empire, the height of which was about 100 years ago, you may have heard of it.

It must have been cause I dont remember it

 

 

Well here's a history lesson, it covered 1/4 of the worlds land, had 1/4 of the world population and the mojority of the worlds resources. It was pretty big.

And how is that working out for you guys right now?

 

Empires come and go, as do Superpowers. Just look at the U.S, it is on its way out. The Eurozone is now the largest economy in the world and in a few decades, China, India and the EU will overtake it in military terms. Don't get complacent with what you have; that would be a huge mistake.

Anyway, this is about history, so why are you talking about the current state of the Empire now?

 

       The USA is still the largest economy in the world, The only reason why the European Union is considered that is because its the majority of the European countries combined.  USA is only one country.  And the USA spends more on military then every other country in the world combined.  

 



Killzowned on 23 April 2009

Vetteman94 said:
Killzowned said:
wfz said:
I love how some people in here are talking about the British Empire as if it was a good thing!

There were bad points, ofcourse. No-one is denying that, but there were more good points than bad. If you want me to list, please ask.

 

 

 List Please

Industrialisation: The single greatest achievement of the British Empire. Without the industiral revolution and Britain, you would not have any of the luxuries you currently enjoy. In fact, the world would be decades behind what it currently is at.

Democracy: The Empire brought democracy to a large number of former colonies. During the decolonisation, it was overseen that the countries had free elections that were in the people's interest. However, that did not last long, as the governments soon turned corupt. Zimbabwae would be in much, much better shape today if it were still under colonial rule, as would many of the former colonies in Africa.

English Language: The English language has made communication across various countries easier and has increased ease of trade greatly.

British Legal System: Numerous countries today base their legal systems on the British and it is the envy of much of the world.

British School System: As above, many countries base their system on the British one.

Can do more, but I'm going to go revise now. Do a search online if you want more.



Killzowned on 23 April 2009
Vetteman94 said:
Killzowned said:
Vetteman94 said:
highwaystar101 said:
Vetteman94 said:
highwaystar101 said:

 

I'm having trouble of thinking what the USA did over 100 years ago. I mean in country terms, you guys are still young really.

Besides Britain has done sh!t loads in the last hundred years, in fact we had a little thing called the British empire, the height of which was about 100 years ago, you may have heard of it.

It must have been cause I dont remember it

 

 

Well here's a history lesson, it covered 1/4 of the worlds land, had 1/4 of the world population and the mojority of the worlds resources. It was pretty big.

And how is that working out for you guys right now?

 

Empires come and go, as do Superpowers. Just look at the U.S, it is on its way out. The Eurozone is now the largest economy in the world and in a few decades, China, India and the EU will overtake it in military terms. Don't get complacent with what you have; that would be a huge mistake.

Anyway, this is about history, so why are you talking about the current state of the Empire now?

 

       The USA is still the largest economy in the world, The only reason why the European Union is considered that is because its the majority of the European countries combined.  USA is only one country.  And the USA spends more on military then every other country in the world combined.  

 

No, it is not. The U.S has the largest single country economy in the world, but an economy is not limited to one country.

Actually that's not true, the U.S spends a little below half the world's total defence budget. Just because you are powerful now does not mean it will be the same story in 50 years.