The Impact of the Empire on British Attitudes and Culture (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Year Disraeli brought Empire into mainstream political debate
Year Disraeli brought Empire into mainstream political debate
1872
Definition of 'imperial fervour'
Definition of 'imperial fervour'
Intense public excitement & pride surrounding Empire
War during which imperial enthusiasm peaked (dates)
War during which imperial enthusiasm peaked (dates)
Boer War (1899-1902)
Britons who emigrated to Empire in 5 yrs before 1914
Britons who emigrated to Empire in 5 yrs before 1914
1.5 million
Year BBC established Empire Service
Year BBC established Empire Service
1932
3 groups who opposed Empire
3 groups who opposed Empire
Radical Liberals, Irish Nationalists, Socialists
S. Rhodesia: white settlers vs Africans ruled (inter-war)
S. Rhodesia: white settlers vs Africans ruled (inter-war)
30,000 whites ruled 1 million Africans
1951: % of British exports purchased by Empire/Commonwealth
1951: % of British exports purchased by Empire/Commonwealth
54%
When British attitudes toward Empire rapidly transformed
When British attitudes toward Empire rapidly transformed
After 1960
Key Empire legacy Britain was unprepared for
Key Empire legacy Britain was unprepared for
Multiracial Britain (immigration from former colonies)