Unit 1: Topic 3: Imperial and Colonial Policy

Question 1

When was the Long Depression?

Answer 1

1873-1896

Question 2

When did Germany defeat France in the Franco-Prussian War and become united?

Answer 2

1871

Question 3

When did Russia take land on the borders of Afghanistan and build a railway?

Answer 3

1884

Question 4

When did other European powers start to develop their navy?

Answer 4

• 1880s- France and Russia
• 1890s- Germany

Question 5

When did France establish a colony in Indo-China and push North?

Answer 5

1860s

Question 6

When did Russia start building the Trans-Siberian railway around China?

Answer 6

1891

Question 7

When did Germany annex German South West Africa?

Answer 7

1884

Question 8

Which countries did the British annex in response to fears of the French in Indo-China?

Answer 8

• Annexed Malaya extending to Singapore
• Took Sarawak, North Borneo, Upper Burma and Siam (Thailand)

Question 9

When did the British secure the Treaty of Gandamak with Afghanistan?

Answer 9

1879

Question 10

What were the departments of the Colonial Office?

Answer 10

• 5- North America, Australia, West Indies, Africa and Mediterranean
• 1870- General Department.

Question 11

How did voting rights change in Britain?

Answer 11

• 1867- only 2.5 million British men could vote/ 30 million
• 1884- vote extended to 2/3 British men

Question 12

Who was the head of the Colonial Office?

Answer 12

The Colonial Secretary/ The Secretary of State for the Colonies

Question 13

When was the India office created?

Answer 13

1858

Question 14

When was the system of self government established?

Answer 14

After the 1838 Duhram report

Question 15

When were the Corn Laws repealed ending the protectionist system?

Answer 15

1846

Question 16

What is proof of imperialism of free trade?

Answer 16

1815-1880- £1 billion spent abroad but only 1/6 on formal empire.

Question 17

Who invented the imperialism of free trade theory?

Answer 17

Historians Gallagher and Robinson

Question 18

How much public capital was there in Latin America by 1855?

Answer 18

£180 million

Question 19

How much did Latin America contribute to British exports and imports in the 2nd half of the 19th century?

Answer 19

10%

Question 20

Who was a prominant figure in Argentinia?

Answer 20

Charles Morrisson- aquired Mercantile Bank of River Plate in Argentia- invested in everything

Question 21

When was Argentinias first railway built?

Answer 21

1850s

Question 22

When did the British put pressure on Mexico to uphold free trade?

Answer 22

1861

Question 23

When was the 1st Opium War?

Answer 23

1839=1842

Question 24

When was the Treaty of Nanking and what were the terms?

Answer 24

1842- British gained Hong Kong and 5 ports but only allowed to trade within 30 miles of those ports.

Question 25

When was the 2nd Opium War?

Answer 25

1856

Question 26

When was the Treaty of Tientsin and what were the terms?

Answer 26

1858- British gained 5 more ports.

Question 27

What governance did Britain establish in China.

Answer 27

The Chinese Imperial Maritimes Customs Office- branch of the Qing government- 1863- Robert Hart the Head.

Question 28

What are key facts about trade with China in 1880?

Answer 28

* 76% if Chinese overseas trade came from Britain * Only 1% of British imports came from China

Question 29

When was Afghanistan secured in the treaty of Gandamak?

Answer 29

1879

Question 30

Which Sultan of Zanzibar did John Kirk have an influence over?

Answer 30

Sultan Bharghash.

Question 31

What law was introduced securing informal British control in Zanzibar?

Answer 31

1891- Sultans first minister became a British representative