Why England?

Discussion in 'General Philosophy' started by mohammadm, Jun 14, 2003.

  1. mohammadm

    mohammadm Registered Senior Member

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    Hey guys,

    Discuss three reasons why England became Europe's most powerful country by the late 16th century.

    I would really appreciate any thoughtful answers from you.

    Thanks
     
    mohammadm, Jun 14, 2003
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  3. Xev

    Xev Registered Senior Member

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    Luv, do your own homework.
    Isn't school out anyways?
     
    Xev, Jun 15, 2003
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  5. Siddhartha

    Siddhartha Registered Senior Member

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    Language, and the navy.
     
    Siddhartha, Jun 15, 2003
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  7. Xev

    Xev Registered Senior Member

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    Sodomy, rum and the lash.
     
    Xev, Jun 15, 2003
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  8. Siddhartha

    Siddhartha Registered Senior Member

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    OMG, who was it that said that? I'm sure it was Churchill, wasn't it?
     
    Siddhartha, Jun 15, 2003
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  9. LoserIncorporated

    LoserIncorporated Registered Member

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    Good leaders, strong support of their people (at least the majority), a well trained military (even though it was smaller than other countries), an excellent navy, and very smart diplomatic manuevering.

    Also they came out on top of *most* of the conflicts that they were involved in.

    Plus France, Spain, Austria, Russia, and Sweden mostly declined in power. That left England to fill the void.

    EDIT: And you SHOULD do your own homework. I just happen to be a history nerd and couldn't pass it up.
     
    LoserIncorporated, Jun 15, 2003
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