British empire

Using the computers, research and write answers for the following: 1) Why did Britain want an Empire? This should be a detailed answer with at least a couple of reasons. You will need to research and read information to get an answer. 2) Research the history of ONE colony of the British Empire. You were given a country to research (e.g. India). Using the computers research and collect detailed information. Things to research and consider: - When did the British first arrive? - What raw materials and good did that country have that the British might have been interested in? - How did the British treat the people there? Positives and/or negatives? - Was there any rebellions or times when the colonial people (e.g. Indians) fought back against the British? - How did the country change under British rule? (e.g. population increased? New towns?) - When did the colony become INDEPENDENT from Britain? - What are its connection to Britain today?