Pre-war colonial policy quiz Flashcards
What was the name of the British ruler in India?
The Viceroy
How did India differ from the other larger colonies of Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand?
The Dominions were self-governing.
The Dominions were also White Settlement Colonies.
Name 2 things that Viceroy Curzon did that benefitted India
Railways, irrigation, refurbishiing landmarks or education.
What did Curzon do that caused huge opposition and led to his downfall?
The partition of Bengal.
Which Viceroy undid Curzon’s policy in Bengal?
Hardinge
Who was the long – term governor of Egypt?
Evelyn Baring / Lord Cromer.
Name 2 challenges that made Egypt a tough colony to administer?
Debt, the canal, La Caisse de le Dette, the legal system.
Name 2 examples of how Baring’s rule benefitted Egypt.
Irrigation, dams, (limited) education, population growth and a tripling of exports.
Provide 1 example of how British administartors used local leaders to help govern.
The Masai in Kenya, the Fulani in Nigeria and the Bugandan Kabaka (King.)
Name 3 ways that Kaiser Wilhelm II helped bring France and Russia into a Triple Entente with Britain
Kruger telegram, Moroccan crises, Dreadnought naval race, Weltpolitik.