1.The Expansion Of The British Empire In Africa Flashcards
What were some reasons for Europe’s increased interest in Africa in the late 19th century
Need for raw resources after Industrial Revolution
New weapons meant they were ahead of Africans
New transportation such as steamships
What was the ‘swing to the east’
After the loss of British colonies in the americas,Focus was switched to Africa and asia
As industrial productivity grew in Britain what happened to trade in Africa
Materials such as timber,coal and iron were sought after and the British almost became inter dependent on Africa to sell Britan’s resources to them
When did the dependency on Africa truly show
During the ‘long depression’ 1873-96
How did strategic reasons mean Britain was more interested in Africa
Colonies such as the cape colony gave Britan control over the trade routes to the east,Allowing for more power
Why did strong moral principles mean that Britain explored more of Africa
Britain felt a ‘duty’ to spread Christianity to the ‘uncivilised’ people in Africa,Especially during Victorian times as almost everybody in Britain was devout
Why was the cape colony controlled by Britain
It protected and allowed control on the trade routes to India and Australia.
Before 1880 what was the extent of British control in North/East Africa
The trade agreement with the Sultan of Zanzibar
What was Gladstone’s general policy towards colonialism
He was against it and spoke of non intervention in colonial affairs
What was the main reason why British policy towards Egypt changed
The Suez Canal
When did British occupation of Egypt begin and why
It was in 1882.This was due to a nationalist rebellion in Egypt creating a threat to the money invested in the Suez Canal Company by the British,As a result they were forced to suppress it and take over
Were the British originally meant to occupy Egypt for long
It was meant to only be short term to stabilise the country
In what year and what British PM gained a controlling stake in the Suez Canal company
Disraeli in 1875
Who was Evelyn Baring and what did he do
He was a diplomat in Egypt who convinced many imperial Goverments that it was imperative that the British stayed in Egypt
What event did many people see as the turning point in European attitudes towards Africa
The occupation of Egypt
