Migration: End of the British Empire Flashcards
Why did the British empire end?
- independence/self rule was popular amongst Britain’s white colonies, implying that the British thought that those of European descent were superior than non Eu
- Africans and Indians gought for freedom but their countries were not yet free
- due to the British education system, political ideas suxh as democracy and freedom are spread
What were the impacts of both world wars on Britain?
- Many countries built up their own industries after being cut off from British rule
- Britain’s trade with Europe and USA was becoming more important than Britain’s trade with its colonies
- no longer a world superpower
- bankrupt
Who were the important groups and people involved in the independence day movements for India?
- Indian National Congress
- Muslim League
Who was the leader of the Indian independence movement?
Gandhi
How did Gandhi protest?
Series of non violent protests
When did the British offer India idependence?
1946
Why did India initially decline independence given by the British?
The Muslims wanted their own country
What was the Suez Crisis?
Britain, France and Isreal sent troops over to Egypt to invade due to being denied control of the Suez Canal
When did the Suez Crisis happen?
1956
What was the impact of the Suez Crisis?
- troops forced to invade, and British PM resigned in humilitation
- Britain could no longer go to war if the rest of the world dissproved
- Britain decided to allow their colonies independence if they were stable enough
- USA and the Soviet Union were solidified as a superpower
When did the independence movement for the African Gold Coast begin and by what group?
1920s, National Congress of British West Africa
Who lead the campaign for the Gold Coast independence movement?
Kwame Nkrumah
What happened during the Gold Coast independence movement that the British took as a sign to leave?
1951: Dr Nkrumah won the Gold Coast Elections whilst in jail, and was let out of jail, which the British took as a sign to leave
What groups were involved in the Kenyan demand for independence?
Mau Mau and the Kenyan African Union
How long did the Mau Mau rebellion last?
8+ Years
