Dominions Flashcards
How do dominions help geopolitical position of empire?
They stop it dwindling as they give it greater military capacity. Also provided huge export market 70% of empire investment.
What does Darwin argue keeps the bond alive?
cultural and financial bonds not fear but self identification and self interest.
Rob and Gall argue that britiain does not need to what?
subordinate the colonies, it can create economic dependancy.
What keeps dominions under the thumb according to Cain and Hopkins?
Subordination through informal means. They need capital to develop capital is provided by London.
Why do Bridge and Fedowrich think culture keeps them together?
They share same values and social networks and have cultural similarities. self-identification produces loyalty.
Jebb argues?
That dominions only stay loyal to suit there own self interest a strong empire was often to there own benefit. They were not inherently loyal just looking out for themselves.
