How Did Party Political Issues Affect Imperial Policy?

Question 1

Benjamin Disraeli

Answer 1

Twice prime minister of Britain

Question 2

How was Benjamin Disraeli seen in 1870s?

Answer 2

A great supporter of Empire

Question 3

How did Disraeli view colonies in Empire in 1852?

Answer 3

As a burden for Britain

Question 4

Why did Disraeli have new attitudes about Empire in 1870s?

Answer 4

Due to rivalry and competition between European powers and economic competition

Question 5

Gladstone

Answer 5

Prime Minister and Chancellor of Exchequer on 4 separate occasions

Question 6

Disraeli’s key actions (with years)

Answer 6

1875 - Bought £4 million worth of Suez Canal shares
1877 - Royal Titles Act to give Queen Victoria ‘Empress of India’ title
1877 - Annexed Boer republic of Transvaal

Question 7

Gladstone’s key actions (with years)

Answer 7

1880-1 - Half-hearted commitment to First Boer War
1884 - Urged retreat of Anglo-Egyptian troops during Mahdist Rebellion
1886 - Home Rule Bill for Ireland showing his reluctance to Imperialism