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British maritime rivalry

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Verified for the 2027 exam

Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Britain's competition with other European powers for control of Atlantic and Asian trade routes and colonial territories, ultimately resulting in British dominance.

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Topic 5.2: 5.2 The Rise of Global Markets

Unit 5

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