The British Empire

Question 1

What are reasons to be proud of the British Empire?

Answer 1

• The British enjoyed a luxurious life, unlike before
• Britain had many colonies exporting items
• Britain has servants to comfort them, unlike India
• Britain has rule over India (evidence shown in the flag)
• Britain controlled over a quarter of Indian land

Question 2

What were the key colonies of the Empire?

Answer 2

• India
• Australia
• Canada
• Egypt
• Arabia

Question 3

What are reasons to be ashamed of the British Empire?

Answer 3

• The Indians had to work for their comfort unlike Britain
• After the Indian Mutiny, sepoys we’re executed in cruel ways
• They made the Indians fight each other in wars
• The British had unfair punishments towards Indians
• The Lee Enfield Incident (pig fat coated on cartridges)

Question 4

What were the key events of the British Empire?

Answer 4

• 17th century - East India Company sets up trading posts
• 1757 - Battle Of Plassey
• 1770 - James Cook discovers Australia
• 1857 - The Indian Mutiny
• 1876 - Queen Victoria becomes Empress if India

Question 5

What are the key terms?

Answer 5

• Imperialism
• Colony
• Trade
• East India Company
• The ‘Jewel In The Crown’
• Indian Mutiny
• War Of Independence
• A British Raj
• Viceroy
• Mother Country