Imperial Growth, 1857–1914 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Foundation for British imperial expansion
Foundation for British imperial expansion
Economic strength & naval dominance
Nature of British expansion strategy
Nature of British expansion strategy
No unified plan; driven by regional factors
Most important Empire component
Most important Empire component
India
Largest British military expenditure
Largest British military expenditure
Indian army
Scramble for Africa timeframe
Scramble for Africa timeframe
1880-1900
Britain's African territory acquisition
Britain's African territory acquisition
Nearly 5 million square miles
Purpose of chartered companies 1880s-1890s
Purpose of chartered companies 1880s-1890s
Seize territories without taxpayer costs
British Empire extent by 1914
British Empire extent by 1914
One-fifth of world's land & population
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee year
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee year
1897
Three threats to Britain in 1890s
Three threats to Britain in 1890s
Russia (India), France (Egypt), Boer Republics (S. Africa)