How did the British Empire Get to Rule the World?

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Get your very detailed History map here: https://knowledgia.co Beautifully crafted, designed to stand out in any room, and perfect for anyone who loves history. The Entire History of England Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOJtsUMWwR9hTp9bhr1T3t3GPkz-8gQQy ♦Get ACCESS to our exclusive videos and EARLY ACCESS to our public ones here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Knowledgia/join https://www.patreon.com/c/Knowledgia Heading into the second half of the 18th century, Britain was tremendously powerful. With colonies on several continents and a booming economy at home, Britain was poised for a global ascendancy the likes of which history had never seen. In this video, we’ll see Britain at the apex of its glory with a world-spanning empire and a world-changing Industrial Revolution securing its place as the most powerful nation on earth. 00:00 Britain's Power and Empire 00:31 The Seven Years War 01:49 Global Gains and Costs 02:25 British Domination in India 03:30 Seeds of the American Revolution 04:25 From Boston Massacre to War 06:02 Independence and British Shift 08:52 Britain in the 19th Century 12:51 Industrial Revolution & Urbanization 18:00 Victorian Age, Empire & Challenges Ahead ♦Consider SUBSCRIBING: https://goo.gl/YJNqek ♦Music by Epidemic Sound