British Empire Flashcards
What is an empire?
An Empire is a collection of areas of land, or whole
countries, ruled over by another
Why did Britain want an empire?
To gain valuable raw materials.
What is a name for Indian soldiers?
Sepoys
How long was the England vs India for?
18 months
What natural recourses was India rich in?
Iron ore, copper, gold, silver,
gemstones, spices, tea and timber
What was the period of British rule in India when Queen
Victoria was Empress of India?
The raj
Manufactured goods from Britain (and other European
countries) were sent to where?
West Africa coast
A type of large farm where multiple slaves
worked under horrific conditions is called what?
Plantations
Where were enslaved people usually sold?
At auctions
How many people were put on a ship in the middle passage at once?
300-400
