informal empire Flashcards
what does informal empire mean?
where britiain had no legal claim on some areas
informal empire is where britain had no legal claim but still what occurred?
place influenced by british power such as economic power
the strong influence and links britain occupied over land with legal claim meant that?
areas became adapting british culture and language
what extended britain informal empire into latin america?
commercial agreements
what two latin america places were heavily influenced by britiains informal empire?
chile and argentina
percentage of how much british imports and exports were involved in latin american?
10%
what sometimes happened and how did the british have to operate?
threats or use of force
how was another way britain brought countries under their influence?
trade treaty’s
what is another way of explaining informal britain?
britain had links with trade and interest
what did informal empire mean for britain - what were they able to enjoy
power without the costs of responsibility
what did the government gain from informal empire?
strategic and commercial advantages at little cost
britain had no what?
no legal claim
