Reasons for British expansion in Africa Flashcards
When did Britain abolish the slave trade?
1807
When was the economic slump of 1873 to ???
1896
When was the economic slump of ??? to 1896
1873
Reasons (5)
Trade and The Economy (6)
Personal Influence (3)
Strategic Factors (3)
Moral Factors (3)
Adventure and Exploration (2)
Trade and The Economy (5)
- Abstract British Expansion in Africa (3)
- Specific British Expansion in Africa (2)
- The Cycle of Dependence (3)
- This was especially the case during the economic slump of 1873 to 1896. (1)
- Specifics of interest in East Africa (5)
Trade and The Economy (5)
1. Abstract British Expansion in Africa (3)
a. British expansion in Africa in the second half of the 19th century was driven by trade, particularly: (2)
b. Once what had been accessed could investment opportunities and strategic interests emerge? (3)
c. These were important in late-19th century imperialism.
Trade and The Economy (6)
2. Abstract British Expansion in Africa (3)
a. British expansion in Africa in the second half of the 19th century was driven by trade, particularly: (2)
i. The prospect of new inland routes.
ii. The discovery of minerals and resources.
Trade and The Economy (6)
2. Abstract British Expansion in Africa (3)
b. Once what had been accessed could investment opportunities and strategic interests emerge? (3)
i. Materials
ii. Markets
iii. Routes
Trade and The Economy (5)
2. Specific British Expansion in Africa (2)
a. In the second half of the 19th century what materials were sought as to feed the demands of the British industry? (3)
b. As industrial productivity in Britain grew so did the need for sales markets.
Trade and The Economy (5)
2. Specific British Expansion in Africa (2)
a. In the second half of the 19th century what materials were sought as to feed the demands of the British industry? (3)
i. Iron
ii. Timber
iii. Coal
Trade and The Economy (6)
4. The Cycle of Dependence (3)
a. Britain Seeks Resources…
b. So that they can manufacture goods… (2)
c. Which they then sell back to Africa
Trade and The Economy (6)
4. The Cycle of Dependence (3)
b. So that they can manufacture goods… (2)
i. Such as Textiles.
ii. Or Weapons.
Trade and The Economy (6)
5. This was especially the case during the economic slump of 1873 to 1896. (1)
a. When Europe was experiencing the Great Depression.
Trade and The Economy (6)
6. Specifics of interest in East Africa (5)
a. Many minerals believed to exist within the coast and lakes.
b. Area seemed to have had a great capacity for the production of tropical things that were good for trade. Eg. (2)
c. “healthier” climate than that of the West Coast.
d. Harbours and mountains would allow for an easy access to a great climate once roads are built.
e. Natives. (4)
Trade and The Economy (6)
6. Specifics of interest in East Africa (5)
b. Area seemed to have had a great capacity for the production of tropical things that were good for trade. Eg. (2)
i. Cattle
ii. Cereals