Imperial Growth, 1857–1914 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What provided the foundation for Britain acquiring a vast empire during 1857-1914?
What provided the foundation for Britain acquiring a vast empire during 1857-1914?
Economic strength & naval dominance
How did British imperial expansion occur during this period?
How did British imperial expansion occur during this period?
Through regional factors & circumstances
Which territory was the most important component of the British Empire?
Which territory was the most important component of the British Empire?
India
What was the largest single element of British military expenditure?
What was the largest single element of British military expenditure?
The Indian army
During which period did the Scramble for Africa occur?
During which period did the Scramble for Africa occur?
1880-1900
Why did British governments use chartered companies in the 1880s and 1890s?
Why did British governments use chartered companies in the 1880s and 1890s?
To avoid taxpayer costs of expansion
What fraction of the world's land surface did the British Empire cover by 1914?
What fraction of the world's land surface did the British Empire cover by 1914?
One-fifth
By what decade had the Conservative Party established itself as the party of imperialism?
By what decade had the Conservative Party established itself as the party of imperialism?
1870s
Which power threatened northern India during the 1890s?
Which power threatened northern India during the 1890s?
Russia
In which year was Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee procession?
In which year was Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee procession?
1897