WI: England never founded a strong effective colonial Empire in the a World?

Let's say all of England's attempts to be a strong colonial power fail, they only keep small areas in the World, an Empire similar to the Dutch Colonial Empire, England's decisions, rulers and etc are not strong or effective, leading to a weak state. What would happen? Who would take advantage of this?

What I think is that France would dominate the Colonial world, France, Portugal and the Dutch dominate India. South Africa remains Dutch and Oceania would fall under the Dutch. Spain is still powerful. Egypt would be independent under Muhammad Ali. China is stronger and more stable due to no Britain. USA is not formed as an English speaking majority obviously. A lot would probably happen but tell me what u think would happen
 
Let's say all of England's attempts to be a strong colonial power fail, they only keep small areas in the World, an Empire similar to the Dutch Colonial Empire, England's decisions, rulers and etc are not strong or effective, leading to a weak state. What would happen? Who would take advantage of this?

What I think is that France would dominate the Colonial world, France, Portugal and the Dutch dominate India. South Africa remains Dutch and Oceania would fall under the Dutch. Spain is still powerful. Egypt would be independent under Muhammad Ali. China is stronger and more stable due to no Britain. USA is not formed as an English speaking majority obviously. A lot would probably happen but tell me what u think would happen
I think you require a pod before 1900 to ensure England is never a colonial power. Perhaps messaging a moderator and asking them to to move this to that forum would be appropriate.
 
Yup, Britain in the year 1900 was the definitive colonial empire. You'd need them to not get ahold of India for them to be considered second class and that's back in the 18th century.
 
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