* Settler colonies: These were colonies where large numbers of British settlers migrated to and established permanent settlements. Examples include the thirteen colonies in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
* Exploitation colonies: These were colonies that were established primarily for the purpose of extracting resources, such as minerals or agricultural products. Examples include India, Burma, and Malaya.
* Trading colonies: These were colonies that were established primarily for the purpose of trade. Examples include Hong Kong and Singapore.
English colonies:
* Settler colonies: These were colonies where large numbers of English settlers migrated to and established permanent settlements. Examples include the thirteen colonies in North America, Barbados, and Jamaica.
* Exploitation colonies: These were colonies that were established primarily for the purpose of extracting resources, such as minerals or agricultural products. Examples include Ireland, Wales, and Scotland.
* Trading colonies: These were colonies that were established primarily for the purpose of trade. Examples include the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.