After the defeat of France in the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815), Britain emerged as the principal naval and imperial power of the 19th century. Subsequent military and economic tensions between Britain and Germany were major causes of the First World War, during which Britain relied heavily upon its empire.
Here is the answer and please do not copy and paste add some to your answer: Geography contributed to Britain's rise to global power because the location placed England in a position to control trade during the Renaissance. Attitudes toward business and commerce contributed to Britain's rise to global power because uprisings led to increased repression.
