Party Political Issues

Question 1

Disraeli

Answer 1

Twice Prime Minister and seen in 1870s as great supporter of Empire

Question 2

Why did Disraeli have a new, positive attitude to empire in the 1870s?

Answer 2

Due to rivalry and competition between European powers and economic competition

Question 3

Gladstone

Answer 3

Prime Minister and Chancellor of Exchequer on 4 separate occasions

Question 4

Significant action by Disraeli in 1875

Answer 4

Bought £4 million worth of Suez Canal shares

Question 5

Significant action by Disraeli in 1877

Answer 5

Royal Titles Act to give Queen Victoria ‘Empress of India’ title

Question 6

Where did Disraeli annex in 1877?

Answer 6

Annexed Boer republic of the Transvaal

Question 7

Significant action by Gladstone in 1884

Answer 7

Urged withdrawal of Anglo-Egyptian troops during Mahdist Rebellion

Question 8

Significant action by Gladstone in 1886

Answer 8

Established Home Rule Bill for Ireland showing reluctance to imperialism