Imperial And Colonial Policy 1857-1890

Question 1

What was position for person who oversaw the colonies?

Answer 1

Secretary of State for the Colonies

Question 2

What was responsible government?

Answer 2

British governors ruled with the support of representative assemblies l, appointing ministers who could command a majority.

Question 3

Example of where white people didn’t represent the majority?

Answer 3

Jamaica - Around 2000 - 450,000 in 1864

Question 4

The Expansion of British Influence was over saw by who?

Answer 4

British East India Company

Question 5

How many Indians in 1871 lived under British rule?

Answer 5

236 Million

Question 6

Government of Indian Act 1858?

Answer 6

East Indian Company’s territories in India were passed to the Queen and the Company existed.

Set up a council of 15 members. For instance Secretary of State for India.

The Crown appointed a Viceroy.

The Indian Civil Service was placed under the control of the Secretary of State.

Question 7

What happened on 1st of January 1877?

Answer 7

Victoria was made Empress of India even though she never went to India.