Because of traditionally close links with the U. S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands has used the US dollar as its currency since 1959.

Because of his widespread correspondence with others throughout the British Isles, and due to the fact that many of the letters imply that Bede had met his correspondents, it is likely that Bede travelled to some other places, although nothing further about timing or locations can be guessed.

Because of continued pressure on space the decision was taken to move natural history to a new building in South Kensington, which would later become the British Museum of Natural History.

Because of the resemblance to Damascus steel, higher-end barrels were made by Belgian and British gun makers.

Because of his strategy, Revolutionary forces captured two major British armies at Saratoga in 1777 and Yorktown in 1781.

Because of the use of Vaterland in German war propaganda, the term " Fatherland " in English has become associated with domestic British and American anti-Nazi propaganda during World War II.

" Because of Moseley's death in World War I, the British government instituted a policy of no longer allowing its prominent and promising scientists to enlist for combat duty in the armed forces of the Crown.

Because the loss of property and life in the 1831 rebellion, the British Parliament held two inquiries.

Because rising tensions with the British resulted in President Jefferson's embargo of British trade, Audubon's business was not thriving.

Because of the Balkans were rich in raw materials like iron, zinc and above all oil that could help Germany survive a British blockade, it was viewed as highly important by the Allies to keep German influence in the Balkans to a minimum, hence British efforts to link British promises to support Turkey in the event of an Italian attack in exchange for Turkish promises to help defend Romania from a German attack.

Because of its successful history, Liverpool is often featured when football is depicted in British culture and has appeared in a number of media firsts.

Because British company law requires no split in the boards of directors, unions would have directly elected the management of the company.

Because there were usually few British regulars garrisoned in North America, colonial militia served a vital role in local conflicts, particularly in the French and Indian Wars.

Because of its location, it became the site of military facilities used first by the British and then by the United States, following an access agreement signed in 1980 by the United States and Oman.

Because most of the engineering skill of British Rail had been sold off into the maintenance and renewal companies, Railtrack had no idea how many Hatfields were waiting to happen, nor did they have any way of assessing the consequence of the speed restrictions they were ordering-restrictions that brought the railway network to all but a standstill.

Because of their endearing ( if quirky ) personalities and widespread popularity, the characters have been described as positive international icons of both modern British culture in particular and the British people in general.

Because there are no accounts of the custom in Great Britain prior to the 17th century, some historians and folklorists have theorised that it was not an ancient British custom but was in fact imported into Britain from continental Europe in the early modern period, possibly from Flanders in Belgium, where the tradition thrived in this period.

Because of this, all British North America Acts dated before 1949 were passed by the British Parliament, while some of those dated after 1949 were passed by the Canadian Parliament.

Because of his mastery of march composition, he is known as " The March King " or the " American March King " due to his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford also being known as " The March King ".

Because of the Jews ' rejection of Jesus, Jewish sovereignty over the promised earthly kingdom of Jerusalem and Palestine was postponed from the time of Christ's first coming until prior to or just after his Second Coming when most or all Jews will embrace him.

" Because the Democratic Party was splintered into bitter factions, Polk promised to serve only one term if elected, hoping that his disappointed rival Democrats would unite behind him with the knowledge that another candidate would be chosen in four years.

Because the Liberals were still mostly classically liberal, Diefenbaker promised to outspend the incumbent Liberals, who campaigned on plans to stay the course of fiscal conservatism they had followed through St-Laurent's term in the 1940s and 1950s.

Because the Navy had failed to achieve what Tirpitz had promised, there was a very strong anti-navalist mood in Germany after 1918.

Because the Lord promised to " blot out the name " of Amalek ( Exodus 17: 14 ), it is customary when the book of Esther is read at the Purim festival, for the audience to make noise whenever " Haman " is mentioned, so that his name is not heard.

God had also instructed Moses to strike the rock ( Exodus 17: 6 ) Because of his failure to sanctify God, and for striking the rock twice, God punished Moses by not letting him enter into the promised land ( Numbers 20: 12 ).

Because the first two decades of the 20th century were unusually wet, the new settlers reaped harvests of wheat on a scale " that promised to turn even owners of modest farms into wealthy men.

Because he was unable to pay the cast and crew wages, Warren promised them a share in the film's profits.

Because the majority of seats in the Legislative Yuan were held by delegates elected in 1947, pending the promised retaking of mainland China, the Tangwai movement had no possibility of seizing power, but they were able to use the legislature as a forum for debating the ruling Kuomintang.

Because the Sutra of Golden Light promised protection of the state, in Japan she became a protector-deity, at first of the state and then of people.

Because he had promised his wife that he would be home on a specific day, Maverick left the surveying camp early.

Because of the disqualification, the owner refused to pay Sammartino the $ 50 he was promised for the match.

Because Lyra promised Roger that she would help him, Will, Lyra, Tialys, and Salmakia travel and enter the world of the dead.

Because their activity was illegal, Branzburg promised the two individuals that he would not reveal their identities.

Because the Danish government promised " loyal cooperation " with the Germans, the occupation of Denmark was thus relatively mild at first.

Because he promised to build it in honor of his mother, Ella Watson Mizner, the architect refused payment for his services.

Because there were eight members on the panel of judges and no way to break an eventual tie, the decision promised to be a nail-biter.

Because Jaguar promised to limit production to 350 units, many of those who put deposits on the cars were speculators who intended to sell the car at an immediate profit.

Because the twins have promised them a " special treat ", which Jesse and Chester hope is sex, the men are desperate to find the car.

Because the crew lacked access to binoculars, Lightoller promised to purchase them when the Titanic got to New York.

Because the Austrians had repeatedly promised the Russians that nothing was planned against Serbia that summer, their harsh ultimatum did not do much to antagonize Sazonov.

Because Andrew's class has performed well in their last test, Andrew has promised them a treat, but refuses to take them to the Gallini Circus, which is due to arrive.

Because of late payment and renegotiation over fees by Setanta to football clubs, several UK football clubs were put into financial difficulties as money promised had been spent in annual budgets.

Because Bethlen did not distribute the confiscated property of Catholic noblemen to his Protestant noblemen as he had promised, they rescinded their support.