Consolidation and Expansion in Africa 1890-1914

Question 1

Expansion in Africa 1890-1914

Answer 1

The conservative government took an assertive approach and expanded their territories in order to limit the advancements of European nations as the rules the Berlin Conference allowed

Question 2

Extent to expansion in Africa 1890-1914 and what they then traded

Answer 2

Nigeria – The Royal Niger Company ruled in the region, they established their claim by virtue of occupation. (traded their rubber, palm oil and cotton)

The Ugandan Railway was used to consolidate Britain’s formal takeover of both East Africa and Uganda (cotton)