Why were the british so interested in putting up their flag all over the world?
They started with Ireland in the 16th century, and by 1770 they had the biggest empire in history. Why did the British want all these countries? The short answer is money and land. The long answer is more complicated. Each country was different. for example, India was a rich mark- it was full of customers for British goods. jamaica was a good military base against the Spanish. Australia was a big 'empty' country for British people to go and live in.