Benefits of Trade with the Empire for Britain's Colonies Flashcards
1
Q
What did settlement colonies receive from Britain?
A
Vast amounts of Britain. The settlement colonies would not exist today without the investment.
2
Q
What did self-government allow the settlement colonies?
A
It allowed settlement colonies to protect their own industry.
3
Q
What did the urbanisation in Asia and Africa produce?
A
It led to the building of railways across countries and produced work opportunities for indigenous people, as did the growth of large-scale agriculture, the exploitation of mineral resources and the development of manufacturing.
4
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What did Thomas Cook do?
A
Produce a great tourist industry.