Early 1900s: England rules over an empire with colonies throughout the world, some of the most important being India and portions of South Africa.
Today: On July 1,1997, Hong Kong, England's last important colony, is returned to Chinese rule.
Early 1900s: Rickets, a bone disease caused by malnutrition, was common among poor children in England.
Today: Rickets is now a rare disease in England. Other.....
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