MEP8 Expansion Continues Flashcards
Who was Cecil Rhodes and what did he believe in?
Regarded as britains most well known empire builder he was an imperialist and believed the Britain should extend its power and influence over other parts of the world by any means possible
What did Cecil Rhodes do during the scramble for Africa?
- when gold and diamonds were discovered Rhodes was refused permission to mine there he tried to get rid of the boer leader by force but failed
- Britain eventually won the wars and gained more territory
How was Cecil Rhodes viewed?
Rhodes was a controversial person
- when he was a politician he introduced an act that pushed back black people from their lands and increased taxes on their homes
- he also had many supporters who believed he brought vast wealth to Britain and made Southern Africa more stable
Where and what was the Suez Canal?
Egypt, important trade link between Mediterranean Sea and Indian sea and was vital for Britains access to India.
What percentage of British ships used the Suez Canal?
80%
When was the Suez Canal built and by who?
1869 by Egypt and France
How did Britain and France gain access to the Suez Canal?
They gave money to Egypt in return for control of their trade, railways, post, offices and ports.
When and why did Egypt rebel against British and French?
1882
- the British respond by bombing Alexandria destroying its defences.
- France refuses to get involved
- Britain sends 24,000 soldiers and 7,000 soldiers from British India and takes over Egypt
Who were the madhi and what did they do?
In 1884 Religious leaders who led an uprising against the British and Egyptians.
The rebels kill British commander and hold out for years
How did the British respond to the madhi?
In 1886-88 the British under lord kitcheners control lead a series of military campaigns against supporters of the madhi
What happened to Sudan after the rebelled?
Like Egypt before comes under control
When is Sudan taken over?
1899
