Pre-war colonial policy quiz Flashcards

1
Q

What was the name of the British ruler in India?

A

The Viceroy

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2
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How did India differ from the other larger colonies of Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand?

A

The Dominions were self-governing.

The Dominions were also White Settlement Colonies.

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3
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Name 2 things that Viceroy Curzon did that benefitted India

A

Railways, irrigation, refurbishiing landmarks or education.

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What did Curzon do that caused huge opposition and led to his downfall?

A

The partition of Bengal.

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5
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Which Viceroy undid Curzon’s policy in Bengal?

A

Hardinge

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6
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Who was the long – term governor of Egypt?

A

Evelyn Baring / Lord Cromer.

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7
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Name 2 challenges that made Egypt a tough colony to administer?

A

Debt, the canal, La Caisse de le Dette, the legal system.

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Name 2 examples of how Baring’s rule benefitted Egypt.

A

Irrigation, dams, (limited) education, population growth and a tripling of exports.

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9
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Provide 1 example of how British administartors used local leaders to help govern.

A

The Masai in Kenya, the Fulani in Nigeria and the Bugandan Kabaka (King.)

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10
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Name 3 ways that Kaiser Wilhelm II helped bring France and Russia into a Triple Entente with Britain

A

Kruger telegram, Moroccan crises, Dreadnought naval race, Weltpolitik.

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