Why did tiny England become a Global Empire Overnight?

Knowledgia September 25, 2025
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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. ♦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 George Washington entered the office of President in April 1789 with a nation to put in order. He would need to lead the way as the Constitution was put in practice for the first time. On top of that, he had a host of other problems to deal with: massive debt, unorganised and unsettled territories, conflict with native Americans, relations with both Britain and France, and the increasingly divided political factions of his nation. ♦Please consider to SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/YJNqek ♦Our general knowledge channel: / @masteringknowledge ♦Music by Epidemic Sound 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Rise of Parliament 4:39 The Civil War 9:24 The Commonwealth 11:55 Colonization and The Americas 16:59 The English in Africa and Asia 19:39 A new England 22:25 The Glorious Revolution 25:57 The Birth of the British Empire