The Impact of Joseph Chamberlain - Why Did Britons Support Imperialism Between 1880 & 1902?

Question 1

What did Chamberlain’s economic priorities demand?

Answer 1

Britain’s imperial power expand through direct control, rather than depend upon the current loose trading agreements, this would also remove the uncertainty of foreign competition.

Question 2

What would the profits generated through imperial control achieve?

Answer 2

It would benefit investors and workers, and help finance the social reforms Chamberlain wanted.

Question 3

What did Chamberlain believe? Why did this appeal to the British people?

Answer 3

Britain had a moral responsibility to bring civilisation and Christianity to native people.

It made Britain appear superior.