1890-1914 Flashcards
1
Q
what else is the Uganda railway referred to as?
A
the Lunatic Line
2
Q
how many miles of rail track was the LL?
A
600 miles
3
Q
how long did the lunatic line take to build
A
5 years
4
Q
what years was the lunatic line built
A
1896-1901
5
Q
how much did the Uganda railway cost to build
A
£5 million
6
Q
how many labourers did it take to build the LL?
A
2500
7
Q
negatives that the labourers of the LL faced
A
accidents, disease; wildlife
8
Q
the LL line was good because it:
A
- Enabled access to new markets
- Encouraged colonial settlement
- Facilitated the export of both tea and coffee
- Stopped the need for slave porters to access the interior
- Protected the source of the River Nile against Britain’s (potential) enemies
- Promoted British tourism, particularly safari tours
9
Q
shocking incident regarding the LL?
A
Tsavo incident – 35 and 100 rail workers attacked and eaten by two lions
