The Empire In 1857: Dependent/Crown Colonies Flashcards
How many British/European settlers were in dependent colonies?
No
What was the nickname of dependent colonies?
Crown colonies
Who controlled dependent colonies?
Controlled by the British parliament or by British trading companies
What was the largest dependent colony?
India
What was the most important dependent colony?
India
Characterise the dependent colony of India:
Largest and most important
Who ruled India by 1857??
Governor-General in association with the privately owned East India Company
In what year was India ruled by Governor-General in association with the privately owned East India Company ?
1857
What dependent colonies were highly profitable?
Ceylon
Malaya
What colonies had lost its usefulness after the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?
Britains colonies in West Africa
Why did Britain loose interest in their colonies in West-Africa?
Lost its usefulness after the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade (1807)
What was the usefulness of Malta and Mauritius?
Provided the Royal Navy with bases
What colonies provided the Royal Navy with bases?
Malta and Mauritius
Who had full executive power in Crown colonies?
British appointed governors
In crown colonies, what was the role of British-appointed governors?
They had full executive power (right to administer and manage)
