British Empire Flashcards

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Q

What were the main reasons for the British Empire?

A

Trade, strategy, religion, imperial rivalry.

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Why would the empire ‘civilise’ other countries?

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Their beliefs and lifestyles were different to Britain’s.

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3
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What did Britain call ‘uncivilised countries’?

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Savages

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What was a way that Britain would civilise other countries?

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They would build schools and hospitals for them.

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5
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What were the hospitals and schools really used for?

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They were used to teach the lifestyle and beliefs of Britain to the natives.

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What was the common instinct of the natives when Britain invaded?

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They would see them as not dangerous.

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What attitude did the natives grow over a long period with the empire?

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They became less friendly and aggressive.

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8
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When were slaves being used in the empire?

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18th century

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9
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What was the contenant where slaves were taken from?

A

Africa

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10
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When was slavery abolished?

A

1833

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Did natives still have to work when slavery was abolished?

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Yes, they were expected to work for a small pay.

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What did the british also bring to the natives?

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Diseases that the natives were not immune to.

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What are examples of benefits of having your country invaded by the empire?

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Roads and railways being built. In India, sanitation improved a lot.

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Why was there inequality between natives and the empire?

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No matter how talented the natives were, the opportunities that Britain had were denied for them.

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