Individuals - Expansion in Africa Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the five main individuals that helped expansion occur in Africa?
A
- Richard Burton
- Cecil Rhodes
- William Mackinnon
- George Goldie
- Evelyn Baring
2
Q
What was Richard Burton’s main contribution to the expansion in Africa?
A
- Produced 43 volumes on his explorations and five books on West Africa.
3
Q
Give two things Cecil Rhodes did that made him so important to expansion in Africa?
A
- In 1889 he formed the British South Africa company.
- He owned all of South Africa’s diamond mines which was 90% of global production
4
Q
What was the main thing William McKinnon did for the expansion in Africa and when was this?
A
- In 1888 he founded the Imperial British East Africa company but rapidly went bankrupt.
5
Q
Give two things George Goldie did that increased the British influence in Africa?
A
- In 1876 he formed the central African trading company.
- In 1886 he created the Royal Niger company
6
Q
Why was Evelyn Baring so important in Egypt?
A
- In 1877 he was sent to help Pasha out of financial difficulties and remained the real ruler of Egypt until his resignation in 1907
