Expansion In Africa 1857-1890 Flashcards
Who were the two new challengers to Britain in 1857?
Germany and United States
Explain the Swing to the East?
British interest within Asia and Africa. Industrial revolution
Economic benefits of Africa?
Gold and Ivory. New minerals and resources. Coal Iron and Timber. Industrial revolution new requirements.. British Manufactured goods and sold them to Africa again.
George Goldie?
Governor of Royal Niger Company.
Cecil Rhodes?
Prime Minister of Cape Town Colony.
Christian Missionaries in Africa?
Yes, including David Livingstone. Trying to open a path in Africa for Christianity and commerce. White mans burden. Civilise the native population.
What was white mans burden?
Civilise the native population in Africa and India.
Examples of white mans burden?
Stopping sutti in India - the Indian tradition of burning wives when their husband dies Christian missionaries.
West African Countries?
Sierra Leone, Gold Coast and Cape Colony
What Raw Materials in Africa?
Gold, Palm Oil and Diamonds
Companies in Africa?
Royal Niger Company, British East Africa Company and South Africa Company
Why were Britain interested in Egypt?
Cotton and Suez Canal
When was Suez Canal Company set up?
1858
Who and how much did Britain pay for main shares in Suez Canal?
Disraeli and 4 million pounds
How did Suez Canal help Britain economically.
Faster Trade routes and shipping tariffs
