In which century did the British Empire reach its height?
16th century
17th century
18th century
19th century
Answer
The British Empire reached its height in the 19th and early 20th century. At this time, it was the largest empire in history and the foremost global power, controlling 24% of the Earth's total land area and 23% of the world population.
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