The Winds of Change, 1957–67 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Central Q of British Empire historiographical debate
Central Q of British Empire historiographical debate
Was Empire a force for good or evil?
British decolonisation period in Africa (dates)
British decolonisation period in Africa (dates)
1957-67
Robert Johnson's view on Empire legacy
Robert Johnson's view on Empire legacy
Constructive: institutional transfer, democracy, rule of law
Piers Brandon's view on British Empire
Piers Brandon's view on British Empire
Exploitative: violence, racism, authoritarianism, hypocrisy
Brandon's hypocrisy thesis: libertas vs imperium
Brandon's hypocrisy thesis: libertas vs imperium
Britain professed liberty but practised authority/subjugation
Niall Ferguson's economic claim about Empire
Niall Ferguson's economic claim about Empire
Most promoted free movement of goods, capital, labour in history
The Times 1942: Empire as a '________'
The Times 1942: Empire as a '________'
Self-liquidating concern
Who was excluded from power in colonies?
Who was excluded from power in colonies?
Indigenous races, regardless of education or abilities
3 examples of British violent repression
3 examples of British violent repression
Indian mutiny 1857, Mau Mau 1952-60, Malayan insurgency 1948-60
White Dominions (4 examples)
White Dominions (4 examples)
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa