The Nature of the Empire (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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% of Empire inhabitants who were British/of British descent
% of Empire inhabitants who were British/of British descent
Fewer than 10%
Religious composition: Hindus/Muslims vs Christians in Empire
Religious composition: Hindus/Muslims vs Christians in Empire
More Hindus & Muslims than Christians
Royal Navy's role in British Empire
Royal Navy's role in British Empire
Provided defence
World land controlled by Britain by 1919
World land controlled by Britain by 1919
Approx. 1/4 (one quarter)
'Paper tiger' argument meaning
'Paper tiger' argument meaning
Appeared powerful but lacked real substance/organisation
Definition of 'indirect rule'
Definition of 'indirect rule'
Control via collaboration with local/indigenous leaders
Lugard's civilian staff number for N. Nigeria (1900)
Lugard's civilian staff number for N. Nigeria (1900)
104 staff
Non-military methods holding Empire together
Non-military methods holding Empire together
Cajolery, guile & collaboration
Central debate on Empire's moral legacy
Central debate on Empire's moral legacy
Was it force for good or evil?
Australia, NZ, Canada's status by 1857
Australia, NZ, Canada's status by 1857
Essentially self-governing