Why did the areas that Britain colonised in which the native population was largely eradicated end up as some of the most prosperous countries on Earth outside of Europe (Canada/USA/Australia), whilst similar areas colonised by Spain and Portugal fared worse by comparison (Brazil/Mexico/Colombia)?
by /u/Fornad in /r/AskHistorians
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