After the loss of its American colonies, what happened to Britain's colonial empire?
A) It remained enormous in both size and power.
B) It was instantly destroyed by such a significant loss.
C) It was only slightly damaged but continued to fall apart.
D) It was rejuvenated after a period of weakness and slow growth.
E) It was not significantly impacted but remained weak.
Answer: A
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