Empire - impact on British economy and society (hni)

Question 1

Industrial revolution

Answer 1

Industry furthered by colonies - grew and expanded - cotton exports increased etc

Question 2

Did public care?

Answer 2

Crystal Palace exhibition - showcased British - imperialism - 6 mill went out of 15 mill pop

Question 3

Impact on domestic sphere (3)

Answer 3

Furthered consumption of sugar/tea, clothes (pjs) 2) led to idea of masculinity - superiority - impacted relationship of men and women and children 3) energises patriotism

Question 4

Impact on public sphere (2)

Answer 4

Strengthened racists - racist science - study of skulls - parts of brain with corresponding traits 2)modern sciences (botany) not possible without empire

Question 5

Mixed phenomenon (2)

Answer 5

Negatives - famines - 60 million deaths between 1770 and 1943 in India - British relief efforts did little - set up camps but 10-15 miles from famines - people died en route 2) after colonialism no famines

Question 6

Illusion of permanence

Answer 6

Belief that empire would last forever