Unit 1: Topic 3: Imperial and Colonial Policy Flashcards
When was the Long Depression?
1873-1896
When did Germany defeat France in the Franco-Prussian War and become united?
1871
When did Russia take land on the borders of Afghanistan and build a railway?
1884
When did other European powers start to develop their navy?
- 1880s- France and Russia
- 1890s- Germany
When did France establish a colony in Indo-China and push North?
1860s
When did Russia start building the Trans-Siberian railway around China?
1891
When did Germany annex German South West Africa?
1884
Which countries did the British annex in response to fears of the French in Indo-China?
- Annexed Malaya extending to Singapore
- Took Sarawak, North Borneo, Upper Burma and Siam (Thailand)
When did the British secure the Treaty of Gandamak with Afghanistan?
1879
What were the departments of the Colonial Office?
- 5- North America, Australia, West Indies, Africa and Mediterranean
- 1870- General Department.
How did voting rights change in Britain?
- 1867- only 2.5 million British men could vote/ 30 million
- 1884- vote extended to 2/3 British men
Who was the head of the Colonial Office?
The Colonial Secretary/ The Secretary of State for the Colonies
When was the India office created?
1858
When was the system of self government established?
After the 1838 Duhram report
When were the Corn Laws repealed ending the protectionist system?
1846
What is proof of imperialism of free trade?
1815-1880- £1 billion spent abroad but only 1/6 on formal empire.
Who invented the imperialism of free trade theory?
Historians Gallagher and Robinson
How much public capital was there in Latin America by 1855?
£180 million
How much did Latin America contribute to British exports and imports in the 2nd half of the 19th century?
10%
Who was a prominant figure in Argentinia?
Charles Morrisson- aquired Mercantile Bank of River Plate in Argentia- invested in everything
When was Argentinias first railway built?
1850s
When did the British put pressure on Mexico to uphold free trade?
1861
When was the 1st Opium War?
1839=1842
When was the Treaty of Nanking and what were the terms?
1842- British gained Hong Kong and 5 ports but only allowed to trade within 30 miles of those ports.
When was the 2nd Opium War?
1856
When was the Treaty of Tientsin and what were the terms?
1858- British gained 5 more ports.
What governance did Britain establish in China.
The Chinese Imperial Maritimes Customs Office- branch of the Qing government- 1863- Robert Hart the Head.
What are key facts about trade with China in 1880?
- 76% if Chinese overseas trade came from Britain
- Only 1% of British imports came from China
When was Afghanistan secured in the treaty of Gandamak?
1879
Which Sultan of Zanzibar did John Kirk have an influence over?
Sultan Bharghash.
What law was introduced securing informal British control in Zanzibar?
1891- Sultans first minister became a British representative