Anti-Imperialism: Media and the Arts Flashcards
What did John A Hobson publish in 1902?
Imperialism
When did John A Hobson publish Imperialism?
1902
Who published imperialism in 1902?
John A Hobson
What was John A Hobsons view on imperialism?
Imperial expansion had been driven by a search for new markets and new opportunities for the rich capitalists (small and powerful elite whose political connections allowed them to shape imperial policy) of Britain to make profits through investment
Who had the view that Imperial expansion had been driven by a search for new markets and new opportunities for the rich capitalists (small and powerful elite, whose political connections allowed them to shape imperial policy) of Britain to make profits through investment?
Hobson
What did Imperialism written by Hobson explore on?
Negative financial, economic and moral aspect of imperialism
What did Hobson say about the Boer War?
It had been fought to secure the Gold resources of South Africa for rich entrepreneurs and the mining interests
Who argued that the Boer War had been fought to secure the Gold resources of South Africa for rich entrepreneurs and the mining interests?
John A Hobson
Who said that imperial expansion was a ‘capitalist plot?’
John A Hobson
How did Hobson describe imperial expansion?
‘Capitalist plot’
What was the impact of Hobson’s views?
Did not signal the total rejection of empire
Fed into socialist anti-imperialism (little immediate impact on policies)
Provoked debate
What happened in 1901?
Emily Hobhouse produced a detailed report of conditions in the concentration camps deployed by the British during the Boer War
When did Emily Hobhouse produce a detailed report of conditions in the concentration camps deployed by the British during the Boer War?
1901
What happened in winter 1901?
Fawcett Commission
What did Emily Hobhouse do in 1901?
Produce a detailed report of conditions in the concentration camps deployed by the British during the Boer War
When had the Fawcett Commission happened?
Winter 1901
What was the 1901 Fawcett Commission?
Report that toured camps in South Africa and confirmed everything that Emily Hobhouse said and was said to go even further
What was the commission that corroborated Emily Hobhouse reports?
1901 Fawcett Commission
What was the impact of Emily Hobhouse report and the 1901 Fawcett Commission?
The government faced considerable criticism from Liberal, Irish MPs, Church figures and continental Europe
What did Wilfred Scawen Blunt write in 1899 imitating pro-imperialist poet Kipling?
‘The white mans burden, Lord, is the burden of cash’
Who said ‘The white mans burden, Lord, is the burden of cash’ in 1899?
Wilfred Scawen Blunt
When did Wilfred Scawen Blunt write ‘The white mans burden, Lord, is the burden of cash’?
1899
Who was an influential philosopher who criticised the Victorian enthusiasm for colonial acquisition of colonies?
Herbert Spencer
What did Herbert Spencer (influential philosopher) do?
Criticised the Victorian enthusiasm for colonial acquisition of colonies
What was the role of Herbert Spencer who criticised the Victorian enthusiasm for colonial acquisition of colonies?
Influential philosopher
How did Frederic Harrison (radical left-wing lawyer) view empire?
Believed imperialism to be unethical
Who was the radical left-wing lawyer that believed imperialism to be unethical?
Fredric Harrison
What was the role of Fredric Harrison who believed that imperialism to be unethical?
Radical left-wing lawyer
What did William Digby (writer and propagandist) do in May 1888?
He set up the Indian political and General Agency in London. This raised awareness about Indian grievances in the British parliament and press.
Who set up the Indian political and General Agency in London (This raised awareness about Indian grievances in the British parliament and press.) in May 1888?
William Digby
When did William Digby set up the Indian political and General Agency in London (This raised awareness about Indian grievances in the British parliament and press)?
May 1888
What was the role of William Digby who set up the Indian political and General Agency in London (This raised awareness about Indian grievances in the British parliament and press) in May 1888?
Writer and propagandist who served in India
What did Walter Crane (Arts and craft designer, children’s book designer and socialist) do?
Used his design skills to produce anti-war illustrations in order to encourage those on the left to embrace anti-imperialism
Who used his design skills to produce anti-war illustrations in order to encourage those on the left to embrace anti-imperialism?
Walter Crane (Arts and craft designer, children’s book designer and socialist)
What was the role of Walter Crane, who used his design skills to produce anti-war illustrations in order to encourage those on the left to embrace anti-imperialism?
(Arts and craft designer, children’s book designer and socialist)
What would guarantee rejection from the Royal Academy in the era of free trade/ beginning of new imperialism?
Painting imperial battle-scenes, rather than rural landscapes, still life’s, portraits or female nudes
