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Did the British persecute Catholics when they were in an imperialist/expansionist mode around the world? To the best of my knowledge, that didn't happen. The B

Did the British persecute Catholics when they were in an imperialist/expansionist mode around the world? To the best of my knowledge, that didn't happen. The British Empire in its quests wasn't concerned about anti-Catholicism and disdain for the authority of the Pope, it was primarily driven by political/financial gains. On the other hand, for the Ottoman Turks it was all about Jihad and the subjugation of non-Muslims in newly conquered territories. The persecution and discrimination against non-Muslims for the subjects of their realm was one of the founding principles of taheir rule and public policy.

sdm 10y ago
As a Canadian, yes they did. Look at our history and how the British tried to assimilate the Canadiens. That's not to mention that forcing Christianity on conquered subjects was one of the main goals of the British Empire.
eru 10y ago
When did the Ottoman Turks become Muslim?
- gotchange 10y ago
  From the Saljuk period. Is this a history quiz :)?
  - eru 10y ago
    Oh, I just couldn't recall when it happened, but it seemed obviously important when comparing to Christianity and the British Empire.