Developing the Colonies (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was the 'sterling area'?
What was the 'sterling area'?
Countries using pound sterling as currency
How much did the Colonial Development and Welfare Act (1945) allocate over ten years?
How much did the Colonial Development and Welfare Act (1945) allocate over ten years?
£120 million
What term described Britain's renewed intervention in colonial economies after 1945?
What term described Britain's renewed intervention in colonial economies after 1945?
Second colonial occupation
How much did the East African Groundnut Scheme cost Britain?
How much did the East African Groundnut Scheme cost Britain?
£36 million
Between 1945-1951, how were colonies economically exploited?
Between 1945-1951, how were colonies economically exploited?
Colonies lent Britain more than invested
What did Kwame Nkrumah do in 1950?
What did Kwame Nkrumah do in 1950?
Urged civil disobedience & general strike
Why was Malaya economically important to Britain?
Why was Malaya economically important to Britain?
Most important source of dollars
In 1951, what % of British exports did Empire/Commonwealth take?
In 1951, what % of British exports did Empire/Commonwealth take?
54%
Why were Gold Coast & Nigeria considered 'special cases'?
Why were Gold Coast & Nigeria considered 'special cases'?
Well-populated with educated elites
How many died in Malaya's emergency worst year (1951)?
How many died in Malaya's emergency worst year (1951)?
More than 1,000