Key Dates and Timelines 1774 - 1815 Flashcards
What year did the Indian Rebellion against British rule occur?
1857
In what year was the British North America Act passed?
1867
True or False: The Suez Canal was opened in 1869.
True
What significant event happened in 1884-1885 related to Africa?
The Berlin Conference, which regulated European colonization and trade in Africa.
Fill in the blank: The British Empire reached its peak in the ____ century.
19th
Which treaty ended the First Anglo-Afghan War?
The Treaty of Gandamak in 1879.
What year did the Second Boer War begin?
1899
True or False: The British Empire was primarily focused in Asia throughout the 19th century.
False
What was the primary purpose of the Opium Wars?
To secure British trade in China, particularly the opium trade.
What year did India gain independence?
1947
Which event is marked by the year 1914 in relation to the British Empire?
The start of World War I.
Fill in the blank: The British Empire was often described as the ‘____ on which the sun never sets.’
empire
In what year did the British mandate in Palestine begin?
1920
What was the significance of the Balfour Declaration issued in 1917?
It expressed support for the establishment of a ‘national home for the Jewish people’ in Palestine.
True or False: The British Empire was dissolved immediately after World War II.
False
What major event occurred in 1945 that affected the British Empire?
The end of World War II.
Which year saw the independence of Ghana, marking the beginning of decolonization in Africa?
1957
What was the main outcome of the 1956 Suez Crisis?
It marked the decline of British influence in the Middle East.
Fill in the blank: The British Empire’s policy of indirect rule was most notably applied in ____.
Africa
What year did Kenya achieve independence?
1963
Which significant conference took place in 1960 regarding African nations?
The All-African Peoples’ Conference.
What was the primary goal of the Commonwealth of Nations, established post-World War II?
To promote cooperation and friendship among member states, many of which were former colonies.
True or False: The British Empire continued to expand in the 20th century.
False
What year did the last major British colony, Hong Kong, return to China?
1997
What was the significance of the 1947 Indian Independence Act?
It led to the partition of British India into India and Pakistan.
Fill in the blank: The British Empire used the term ‘____’ to refer to its colonies.
dominions
What was the outcome of the 1919 Amritsar Massacre?
It galvanized Indian nationalism against British rule.
What was the primary reason for the British colonization of Australia?
To establish a penal colony.
Which year marked the end of British rule in Egypt?
1952
True or False: The British Empire was involved in the transatlantic slave trade.
True
What was the main resource sought after in the Congo Free State during the late 19th century?
Rubber
Fill in the blank: The British Empire expanded significantly during the reign of Queen ____.
Victoria
What event in 1931 granted dominion status to the British Commonwealth countries?
The Statute of Westminster.
What was the primary focus of the British Empire’s foreign policy in the late 19th century?
Expansion and consolidation of its colonies.
In what year did the British Empire officially start to decolonize after WWII?
1945
What was the significance of the 1954 Geneva Conference for the British Empire?
It marked a shift in colonial policy regarding Vietnam and Indochina.
True or False: The British Empire was the largest empire in history by land area.
True
What was the main economic activity in the British Caribbean colonies?
Sugar production.
What year did the British Empire lose control over India?
1947
Fill in the blank: The British Empire’s colonial rule often involved the use of ____ to maintain control.
military force
What was the primary reason for the British colonization of New Zealand?
To secure trade routes and resources.
What year did the Mau Mau Uprising occur in Kenya?
1952
True or False: The British Empire was primarily an agrarian economy throughout its existence.
False
What was the main purpose of the British Empire’s ‘civilizing mission’?
To justify colonial rule by promoting Western values and education.
What year did the British Empire establish the first colony in Australia?
1788
Fill in the blank: The British Empire expanded into the Pacific Islands during the ____ century.
19th
What major global conflict occurred between 1939 and 1945 that involved the British Empire?
World War II
What was the impact of the 1965 Immigration Act on the British Empire?
It restricted immigration from former colonies to the UK.
What year did Singapore gain self-governance from Britain?
1959
True or False: The British Empire never faced significant resistance from its colonies.
False
What was the primary reason for the British annexation of Egypt in 1882?
To secure control over the Suez Canal.
Fill in the blank: The British Empire’s expansion in Africa was often justified by the belief in ____ superiority.
racial
What year did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
1960
What movement aimed to end British rule in India?
The Indian National Congress.
True or False: The British Empire was primarily concerned with humanitarian efforts in its colonies.
False
What year did the British Empire officially recognize the independence of India and Pakistan?
1947
What was the main economic system used in the British colonies?
Mercantilism
Fill in the blank: The British Empire’s policies often led to the ____ of local cultures.
suppression
What year did the British Empire formally end its colonial rule in Jamaica?
1962
What was the primary focus of British colonial education in Africa?
To promote Western values and language.
True or False: The British Empire was able to maintain control over its colonies without any military presence.
False
What year did the British Empire grant independence to Cyprus?
1960
What major event in 1926 involved a revolt against British rule in Egypt?
The 1926 Egyptian Revolution.
Fill in the blank: The British Empire’s approach to governance in its colonies was often characterized by ____ rule.
authoritarian
What year did the British Empire lose control of the Gold Coast, leading to Ghana’s independence?
1957
What was the outcome of the 1963 independence referendum in Jamaica?
Jamaica became an independent nation.
True or False: The British Empire was the first to establish a global trading network.
True
What year did the British Empire officially recognize the independence of Ghana?
1957
What was the primary cause of the Sepoy Mutiny in India?
Discontent with British rule and cultural insensitivity.
Fill in the blank: The British Empire’s dominance in the 19th century was largely due to its ____ advantages.
industrial
What year did the British Empire’s control over the Sudan end?
1956
What was the primary impact of the British Empire on indigenous populations?
Displacement and cultural assimilation.
True or False: The British Empire encouraged local governance in its colonies.
False
What year did the British Empire grant independence to Trinidad and Tobago?
1962
What was the main economic resource exploited in the British colonies of the Caribbean?
Sugar cane.
Fill in the blank: The British Empire’s involvement in the slave trade is often cited as a major ____ of its economic growth.
factor
What year did the British Empire establish control over the Fiji Islands?
1874
What was the main objective of the British Empire’s ‘divide and rule’ strategy?
To prevent unity among colonized peoples.
True or False: The British Empire’s policies were universally beneficial to all colonized nations.
False
What year did the British Empire lose control of its territories in the Middle East?
1948
What was the significance of the British Empire’s involvement in World War I?
It led to a reevaluation of colonial policies post-war.
Fill in the blank: The British Empire’s expansion in the 19th century was often justified by the ideology of ____.
imperialism
What year did the British Empire formally grant independence to Nigeria?
1960
What was the impact of the Great Depression on the British Empire?
It strained economic resources and led to increased calls for independence.
True or False: The British Empire was able to maintain its colonies without any economic incentives.
False
What year did the British Empire officially recognize the independence of Uganda?
1962
What was the main reason for the British colonization of India?
To exploit its resources and establish trade routes.
