Question

Where did the British Empire expand to and why?​

Answer 1

The British Empire Over time, the empire expanded beyond India's frontiers – to the west, into the Arabian/Persian Gulf and a swathe of territories across East Africa; to the east, into Burma, Malaya, North Borneo, the Straits Settlements, Hong Kong, treaty ports in China – notably Shanghai – and, eventually, a naval base at Wei-hei-Wei ...

Answer 2

Over time, the empire expanded beyond India's frontiers to the west, into the Arabian Persian Gulf and a swathe of territories across East Africa; to the east, into Burma, Malaya, North Borneo, the Straits Settlements, Hong Kong, treaty ports in China notably Shanghai and, eventually, a naval base at Wei-hei-Wei