Men On The Spot: Alfred Milner Flashcards
When was Milner in Egypt?
1889-1892
Where was Milner between 1889-92?
Serving in Egypt
What did Milner become in 1892?
Chairman of the Board of inland revenue
When did Milner become the chairman of the board of inland revenue?
1892
What role did Milner have between 1892-97?
Chairman of the Board of Inland Revenue
When was Milner Chairman of the Board of Inland Revenue?
1892-97
Who handpicked Milner to become Britain’s high commissioner for Southern Africa?
Chamberlain
What did Chamberlain hand pick Milner to do?
To become Britain’s high commissioner for Southern Africa
When did Milner become Britain’s high commissioner for Southern Africa?
May 1897
What did Milner become in May 1897?
Britain’s high commissioner for Southern Africa
Why did Milner believe in imperialism?
Like Chamberlain, he was convinced of British regional supremacy over both Africans and Boers
When was Kruger re-elected as president of the Transvaal?
February 1898
What happened in February 1898?
Kruger re-elected as president of the Transvaal
What did Milner say as a result of Kruger being re-elected as President of the Transvaal in February 1898?
‘There is no way out of the political troubles of South Africa except for reform in the Transvaal or war’
What did Milner build in Pretoria and Johannesburg?
Series of English speaking schools called ‘Milner Schools’
Where were ‘Milner Schools’ built?
Johannesburg and Pretoria
Why were ‘Milner Schools’ built in Johannesburg and Pretoria?
English speaking and tried to bring British education for the English speaking population
What war did Milner take Britain into?
Boer War
What did Milner do in May 1897?
Demanded full citizenship rights for Uitlanders (mainly British foreigner in Transvaal) in Transvaal and the Orange Free State after 5 years
When did Milner demand full citizenship rights for Uitlanders (mainly British foreigner in Transvaal) in Transvaal and the Orange Free State after 5 years?
May 1897
When was the Bloemfontein Conference?
May to June 1899
What happened in May-June 1899?
Bloemfontein Conference
What had Milner decided by the time of the Bloemfontein Conference (May-June 1899)?
Milner had decided to use force to get what he wants (full citizenships rights for the Uitlanders after 5 years)
What happened in October 1899?
Kruger declared war
When did Kruger declare war?
October 1899
When did British annex the Orange Free State and the Transvaal?
1901
What happened in 1901?
Orange Free State and Transvaal were annexed