once England had consolidated its position on the mainland it could expand where everit wanted. Being an island nation also meant it had to become a maritime nation and fora time ruled the seas as the British song was sang, "Rule Britannia! Britannia rules thewaves," (Chapter 3,pg 35).It’s down side was the separation between the needs of the people and the wants ofthe leaders. "White chalk and alum and plaster are sold to the poor for bread." Workerslived in small, dark and unheated houses. (Chapter 3,pg 34). From the hardships of thelower class worker came protest for better working and living conditions, as well aswomen's rights. "Labour politicians and their political friends in Parliament createdlegislation that limited monopolies, assisted the unemployed, and improved workingconditions."(Chapter 3, Pg.35)References:Goff, R., Moss, W., Terry, J., Upshur, J., & Schroeder, M. (2008). The Twentieth Centuryand Beyond: A Global History (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill