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1. British Empire

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   Origins and Early Expansion (16th–18th Centuries)
   The foundation of the British Empire began with exploration and the establishment of trading posts, notably in North America and the Caribbean. Early colonial efforts were primarily mercantile, driven by chartered companies such as the Muscovy Company and later the East India Company [2]. The initial strategic focus shifted from fishing rights to the cultivation of cash crops like sugar and tobacco, which required substantial labor imported, primarily, th…