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Yes, many Cornish people participated in and were directly involved in British colonialism, notably as transported convicts, miners, and merchants who contributed to colonial ventures like the transportation to Australia and the slave trade. While Cornwall was itself a distinct cultural entity with a history of resisting assimilation into England, Cornish individuals also served in various capacities within the British Empire, from colonial administration to military service.