England and France were rivals, not only on the continent, but in the West Indies, in India, and in Europe.
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Scotland and England may sometimes be rivals, but by geography, we are also neighbours. By history, allies. By economics, partners. And by fate and fortune, comrades, friends and family.
Ineptitude and negligence directed British policies in India more than any cynical desire to divide and rule, but the British were not above exploiting rivalries.
England was the first true colonial power to use its dominion over a large part of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, North America, and many Caribbean islands, in the first half of the 20th century.
Africa suffered under European dominance for centuries.
There tends to be a jealousy in England towards countries that are successful.
The biggest difference between England and America is that England has history, while America has geography.
As British and French imperialism ebbed following the end of the Second World War, America became the main outside player in Arab affairs.
On the same line of reasoning, if Australians were to be Australians, or rather if Australians were as separate from any other nation as Australia from any other land, there would be no jealousy between them on England's account.
Europe existed before Britain joined it.
I think America and Britain have a different culture from France. They discovered marketing and consumerism before France.
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