Section 1: Development of Imperialism - Colonial Policy 1857 - 1890 Flashcards
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What key 4 factors influenced British interest in Africa - 1857 - 1890
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Trade and Commerce = gold, ivory, coal, iron, timber for industry
Personal influence e.g men on the spot = Goldie, Rhodes who were merchant imperialists
Explorers = developed maps of Africa e.g Burton and Speke 1858 who found river Nile source
Strategic e.g forts along Gold Coast
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Chartered Company
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A company that has been given special rights/licenses by the government
e.g = British South Africa Co. 1889 and Royal Niger Company 1886
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Client State
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A state with its own ruler but has British influence
3
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Define ‘Occupied’
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A country which contains British military forces but doesn’t exert control
