The Impact of the Empire on British Attitudes and Culture (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Before the 1870s, what position did imperial matters occupy in British political discourse?
Before the 1870s, what position did imperial matters occupy in British political discourse?
Marginal position
Which year marked a turning point when Disraeli brought imperial issues into mainstream political debate?
Which year marked a turning point when Disraeli brought imperial issues into mainstream political debate?
1872
What was the centrepiece of Disraeli's imperial programme as prime minister (1874-1880)?
What was the centrepiece of Disraeli's imperial programme as prime minister (1874-1880)?
Strengthening British control over India
During which conflict did imperial fervour reach its height?
During which conflict did imperial fervour reach its height?
Boer War (1899-1902)
How many Britons emigrated to imperial territories in the five years preceding 1914?
How many Britons emigrated to imperial territories in the five years preceding 1914?
1.5 million
What concept primarily justified the Empire rather than racial superiority?
What concept primarily justified the Empire rather than racial superiority?
Mission
In what year did the BBC establish an Empire Service?
In what year did the BBC establish an Empire Service?
1932
In 1951, what percentage of British exports did imperial territories purchase?
In 1951, what percentage of British exports did imperial territories purchase?
54 per cent
After 1960, what primarily preoccupied the British public more than overseas territories?
After 1960, what primarily preoccupied the British public more than overseas territories?
Domestic concerns like employment & health
Which colonial population received self-rule between the wars?
Which colonial population received self-rule between the wars?
30,000 white settlers in Southern Rhodesia