Tropical Africa

Question 1

Brief Outline of Motivations and Changes and Continuities of British Imperial Expansion in Tropical Africa

Answer 1

1857-85 :
- Economic Motivations
- Men on the Spot - civilising mission

1885-1914 :
- Economic Motivations - con
- Men on the Spot - con
- Imperial rivalry - change

1914- 1945 :
- Economic Motivations - con

1945 - 65 : Decolonisation

Question 2

Define men on the spot

Answer 2

Individuals who were at the forefront of imperialism around the world

Question 3

Men on the Spot : David Livingstone 1857-85

Answer 3

• missionary
• 1858 - title ‘consul for the East Coast of Africa’
• began exploration along the Zambezi River, regularly sending back letters (2000 total) describing his journey
• during expedition – first European to see Mosi oa-Tunya (smoke that thunders) waterfall, named it Victoria falls to honour the Queen