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British colonies began in the Americas in the late 16th century. It began reaching its peak after colonies were established throughout the Americas, and a protectorate was established in Hawaii. The British were the most important colonizers of America and competed with the Spaniards to some extent.
The British had a profound affect on the Native American. They brought countless diseases that was capable of wiping out an entire tribe. The foreign British invaders also used military force against the natives. The Native Americans did have a warrior group and was experienced in the art of warfare. But the superior power of the foreigners was too much and they eventually submitted themselves.
Many Natives vanished or was included in the colonies.
Thirteen colonies rebelled against Britain for high taxes and other reasons. They seperated from the 'Mother Country' during the Revolutionary War in 1776. They then made the United States of America.
Great Britain colonized the west coast of America as well as the rest of the nation, notable the Oregon county, jointly with the United States from 1818 to 1846. In 1847, colonies joined together to create a self-governed dominion withing the British Empire, called Canada. The French ceded the colony of Quebec to the British. The colonies of Prince Edward Island and British Columbia joined over the next six years, and Newfoundland joined in 1949.
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