Here' what I came up with because I'm on this question now.
England became the leading colonial power in the world, French forts were captured along the Great Lakes, and <span>The Treaty of Paris was signed to officially end the war.</span>
I think its because of power or it commands more of respect or it was for decoration for the helmet. i hope this helps you.
The British used the idea of imperialism to to promote enlistment during the war by implying that if Britain lost, her empire would be lost as well.
