Why England?

[mohammadm]

Hey guys,

Discuss three reasons why England became Europe's most powerful country by the late 16th century.

I would really appreciate any thoughtful answers from you.

Thanks

[Xev]

Luv, do your own homework.
Isn't school out anyways?

[Siddhartha]

Language, and the navy.

[Xev]

Sodomy, rum and the lash.

[Siddhartha]

Originally posted by Xev
Sodomy, rum and the lash. OMG, who was it that said that? I'm sure it was Churchill, wasn't it?

[LoserIncorporated]

Good leaders, strong support of their people (at least the majority), a well trained military (even though it was smaller than other countries), an excellent navy, and very smart diplomatic manuevering.

Also they came out on top of *most* of the conflicts that they were involved in.

Plus France, Spain, Austria, Russia, and Sweden mostly declined in power. That left England to fill the void.

EDIT: And you SHOULD do your own homework. I just happen to be a history nerd and couldn't pass it up.