The British Empire in 1857

Question 1

Strenghts

Answer 1

-Lots of naval bases
-Lots of territory
-Range of resources
-Lots of trade opportunities
-Agriculture

Question 2

Weaknesses

Answer 2

-Hard to defend as it’s so spread out
-Huge cost to maintain it
-Not enough money going into Britain itself

Question 3

What was the key reason for British expansion in Africa?

Answer 3

Trade

Question 4

What did Britain do between 1857 and 1890?

Answer 4

Britain extended its Empire and influence across African territory