The British Empire Flashcards
1
Q
Why was the british empire established
A
For trade reasons, economy and to show other countries they were powerful
2
Q
What are raw materials
A
Raw materials are natural goods like cotton, tea, etc.
3
Q
What was life like for the native peoples
A
It was good because of the british technology and ideas
4
Q
Natives were treated as what
A
Second class citizens
5
Q
What is an empire
A
An empire is a group of countries ruled over by power
6
Q
What did the British use slaves for
A
They used them to trade and develop their empire
