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Key Topic 1: The Governance And Administration of the Empire > Politicans: Disraeli > Flashcards

Politicans: Disraeli Flashcards

1
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What happened in June 1872?

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Disraeli famous Crystal Palace speech?

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When did Disraeli give the famous Crystal Palace speech?

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June 1872

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What was the June 1872 Benjamin Disraeli speech?

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Famous speech where he criticise Liberal policy regarding India and the Liberal government’s decision to offer self government to the colonies of settlement without accompanying arrangements for a customs union

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When was the Famous speech where Disraeli criticised Liberal policy regarding India and the Liberal government’s decision to offer self government to the colonies of settlement without accompanying arrangements for a customs union?

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Famous speech at Crystal Palace in June 1872, which promoted Tory up holdings of empire

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What was the impact of Disraeli’s June 1872 speech at Crystal Palace, where he criticised Liberal policy regarding India and the Liberal government’s decision to offer self government to the colonies of settlement without accompanying arrangements for a customs union?

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Resonated with voters

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What happened in early 1874?

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Disraeli defeated Gladstone in the 1874 general election

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What happened in the early 1874 general election?

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Disraeli defeated Gladstone

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Who was Disraeli’s colonial secretary?

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Earl of Carnarvon

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What was the role of Earl of Carnarvon during Disraeli’s reign after winning the 1874 general election?

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Colonial secretary

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What happened in October 1874?

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Britain took control of Fiji

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11
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When did Britain take control of Fiji?

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October 1874

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What did Britain take control of in October 1874?

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Fiji

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What happened in November 1875?

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Disraeli purchased the Suez Canal (£4million for 44%)

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When did Disraeli purchase £4million (44%) of the Suez Canal?

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November 1875

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What percentage of the Suez Canal did Disraeli purchase?

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£4million for 44%

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When did Queen Victoria take up the title ‘Empress of India’ after Disraeli supported a bill?

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May 1876

17
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What happened in May 1876?

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Queen Victoria take up the title ‘Empress of India’ after Disraeli offered the title and supported a bill

18
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What was the impact of Disraeli supporting a bill to give Queen Victoria the title ‘Empress of India’ in 1876?

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Emphasised the prime ministers firm commitment towards British imperial rule, both in India and elsewhere

19
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What happened in November 1878?

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Britain went into war in Afghanistan

20
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When did Britain went to war in Afghanistan?

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November 1878

21
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What happened in January 1879?

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Britain goes to war with Zulus in Southern-Africa

22
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When did Britain go to war against the Zulu in South Africa?

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January 1879

23
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What was at the heart of Disraeli’s imperial crusade?

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Consolidation of British power in India

24
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How did Disraeli change the Conservative party?

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Created the image of a patriotic party, a party rising above class loyalties to represent Britain as a whole.

25
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What did Disraeli call colonies in 1852?

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‘Millstones (large massive stone) round our necks’

26
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When did Disraeli refer to colonies as ‘Millstones (large massive stone) round our necks’?

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1852

27
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Why did many people criticise Disraeli?

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Unprincipled opportunity’s who supported imperialism to gain popularity

28
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Who handled imperial matters during Disraeli’s rule?

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Colonial secretary, the earl of Carnarvon, who was a lukewarm expansionist

29
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What type of expansionist was the earl of Carnarvon, colonial secretary?

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Lukewarm (unenthusiastic)

30
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What was Disraeli’s overall impact on empire?

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Once in power, it was little.

Mostly concerned about the threat Russia posed on India which is an imperial action.

31
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What happened in the general election of 1880 (spring)?

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Disraeli lost general election to Gladstone

32
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When did Disraeli loose the general election to Gladstone?

A

General election in 1880 in spring

33
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Who did most of the work concerning expansion?

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Men on the spot

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