Imperial Power or Decline, 1914–39? (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Peak of British enthusiasm for Empire
Peak of British enthusiasm for Empire
Boer War (1899-1902)
Dominions' troop contribution in WWI
Dominions' troop contribution in WWI
Approx. 1.3 million men
Indian troop mobilisation in WWI
Indian troop mobilisation in WWI
Over 1.4 million troops
Balfour Declaration 1926 outcome
Balfour Declaration 1926 outcome
Transformed Empire into Commonwealth of Nations
Statute of Westminster 1931 effect
Statute of Westminster 1931 effect
Gave Dominions right to change constitutions & withdraw
Leader of Indian independence movement
Leader of Indian independence movement
Gandhi
Term for British rule in India
Term for British rule in India
The Raj
Empire's servicemen contribution in WWII
Empire's servicemen contribution in WWII
5 million servicemen
Fraction of British wealth lost in WWII
Fraction of British wealth lost in WWII
A quarter of its wealth
Year India & Pakistan gained independence
Year India & Pakistan gained independence
1947