Ask AI: What if British empire never collapsed?

Speculating on such a large scale as a global historical event can certainly lead to a multitude of theories and possibilities. If the British Empire never collapsed, the impacts would be significant and varied, however, I'll highlight a few potential outcomes: 1. Global Politics: The political map of the world could look significantly different, as the empire already held sway over many regions like parts of Africa, the Indian subcontinent, North America, and the Pacific. The continuation of the British Empire could have led to a shift in global power structures. 2. Economic Implications: Economically, Britain would typically have more resources and more markets to trade with. However, the subjects in these colonies might have continued to suffer exploitation and economic hardships. 3. Cultural Changes: There could be increased spread of British culture, law, and language. English could potentially be an even more dominant global language than it is now. 4. Human Rights: There's a possibility that without the decolonization that started in the mid-20th century, human rights and independence movements might have been stifled or have taken different routes, leading to possible increased tension and conflict. 5. Technology and Progress: British policies and control could have potentially directed the pace and direction of technological and societal progress in the colonized regions. Please note that these possible outcomes are purely hypothetical and it is impossible to definitively determine the course history would have taken.