Expansion of BE: The Developments of Imperialism, 1857-1890 Flashcards
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Economic Motives (Trade and Commerce)
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Strategic Motives
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Rivalry with Other Major Powers
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Cultural and Religious Motives
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Actions of Individuals and Organisations
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Advanced Science and Technology
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Cape Colony
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1806
Vital stop off point for ships on the way to and from India/Australia
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Sierra Leone
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1808
Where GB missionaries and their supporters became the most influential.
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Gambia
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1816
Main base for anti-slaving squadrons.
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Natal
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1843
To close off further Boer expansion.
strengthened GB’s presence on shores of Indian Ocean.
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Basutoland
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1868
Protect it from the Boers
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Gold Coast
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1874
Resources - gold, slaves, palm oil, cocoa.
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Transvaal
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1877
Diamonds.
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Egypt
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1882
Suez Canal - trade route to India.
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Bechuanaland
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1885
Prevented Germans from seizing it.
