Britain Booklet 1

Question 1

Humanitarianism definition

Answer 1

A concern for people welfare, often manifested through actions to alleviate the suffering

Question 2

The enlightenment definition

Answer 2

1650-1800
Cultural and philosophical awakening, stopping accepting existing beliefs, starting to think rationally

Question 3

Colony define

Answer 3

Foreign land occupied by a more powerful nation with the intent of use for economic gain

Question 4

Mercantilism definition

Answer 4

A belief in profitable trade / commercialism

Question 5

Metropolitan network definition

Answer 5

The organisation/ infrastructure within Britain That’s responsible for managing it’s overseas colonies

Question 6

Select committee definition

Answer 6

A parliamentary committee where MPs and Lorda investigate a particular subject- can make recommendations to gov based on findings

Question 7

She was the slave trade abolished in Britain?

Answer 7

1807