The British Empire and Political Change Flashcards
When was the second Public Health Act introduced?
1875
What two things were discovered in the Industrial period that helped eradicate diseases?
Germ Theory and Vaccinations
Why was the British Empire said to never have the sun set on it?
Largest in the Empire in world
Name two of the British Colonies?
Hong Kong, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, South Africa
How did Britain control its Empire?
Largest Navy in world
What was the Key Word used to describe how Britain made money from the empire?
Exploitation
What century did the British Empire begin?
15th Century (1400s)
When did the British Empire officially End?
1997
What is the new variant of the British Empire?
The Commonwealth of Nations
Who is the head of the Commonwealth?
The Queen
At its peak how much land did the empire own?
24% of the world
At its peak, how much of the world’s population was under the rule of The British Empire?
23% - 412 Million people
When was the Peasants revolt?
1381
Who was the king that angered the peasants to revolt?
King Richard
When was the Gunpowder Plot?
1605
Why were the Gunpowder Plotters angry with the Government and King?
Poor treatment of Catholics
When was the Peterloo Massacre?
1819
Why was the massacre was named Peterloo?
It was the year after the Battle of Waterloo - took place in St Peters Square
Name the movement group of people fighting for political change in 1838?
The Chartists
What was the main aim of the Chartists?
Voting for male Working and Middle class (suffrage)
