The Role of Economic Factors (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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By what decade had Britain decisively moved from mercantilism to free trade?
By what decade had Britain decisively moved from mercantilism to free trade?
1850s
Which historians argued in 1953 that British imperialism was an 'imperialism of free trade'?
Which historians argued in 1953 that British imperialism was an 'imperialism of free trade'?
Robinson and Gallagher
By 1880, which two nations were challenging British industrial dominance?
By 1880, which two nations were challenging British industrial dominance?
Germany and the USA
What major factor drove the scramble for Africa according to the economic context?
What major factor drove the scramble for Africa according to the economic context?
Economic depression of 1870s-1880s
Who proposed tariff reform and greater imperial economic unity in 1903?
Who proposed tariff reform and greater imperial economic unity in 1903?
Joseph Chamberlain
Which party won the 1906 election, defeating tariff reform proposals?
Which party won the 1906 election, defeating tariff reform proposals?
Liberal Party
What percentage of Britain's colonial exports did India account for before 1914?
What percentage of Britain's colonial exports did India account for before 1914?
Nearly 40%
What tariff rate did the 1932 Import Duties Act impose on most imports?
What tariff rate did the 1932 Import Duties Act impose on most imports?
10%
What % of Britain's exports went to Empire/Commonwealth between 1935-1939?
What % of Britain's exports went to Empire/Commonwealth between 1935-1939?
49%
When did Britain ultimately join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
When did Britain ultimately join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
1973