Answer:
Macmillan said these words because he believed that decolonization was inevitable, and he wanted to warn people that it was coming. In fact, 1960 was the year in which many African nations achieved independence. He says, "We must accept (independence) as a fact." He also says that Great Britain should prepare for decolonization.
Explanation:
Ursa Major. In greek myths, Ursa Minor was a small bear while the constellation next to it was a big bear, Ursa Major.
They suffered a loss of steady trade in fur, meat, and grain with European traders.
They suffered negative consequences because they lost both their land and their allies.