The Values of the Liberal Party and Anti-Imperialism - Why Did Britons Support Imperialism Between 1880 & 1902? Flashcards
1
Q
What changed in the Liberal Party after the Second Boer War in 1899?
A
Before the war, the Liberal Party had been divided over its support for imperialism but afterwards the party was in the majority of anti-imperialists.
2
Q
What was the issue for many Liberals when it came to Empire?
A
The moral issue of using force to spread British international power.
3
Q
What followed after the revolt of the Matabele in Rhodesia in 1893-4?
A
Considerable anti-imperialist reactions followed by the brutal suppression at the revolt.
4
Q
What did Liberals question?
A
The economic advantages of the Empire, many Liberals felt it undermined free trade.
