British empire 1921

The British Empire

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  • Dec 24, 1542

    King Henry VIII pronounces himself king of Ireland

  • Elizabeth sends an expedition to Virginia in America

  • The East India Company is set up

  • The colony of Virginia is etablished

  • The 13 American colonies gain independence from Britain

  • Indian soldiers organised mutiny

  • Queen Victoria becomes Empress of India

  • British Empire reaches its peak