Key Debate (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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During which period did the debate about the Empire become particularly relevant?
During which period did the debate about the Empire become particularly relevant?
1957-67
What did Robert Johnson emphasize as the Empire's greatest legacy?
What did Robert Johnson emphasize as the Empire's greatest legacy?
Transfer of democratic institutions
Which elements did Piers Brandon include on the Empire's 'debit side'?
Which elements did Piers Brandon include on the Empire's 'debit side'?
Violence, racism, authoritarianism
What fundamental contradiction did Brandon identify in British imperialism?
What fundamental contradiction did Brandon identify in British imperialism?
Professed libertas but practiced imperium
What did Niall Ferguson claim about the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
What did Niall Ferguson claim about the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
It promoted free movement of goods & labour
What did Lloyd George declare at the Imperial Conference in 1921?
What did Lloyd George declare at the Imperial Conference in 1921?
"Liberty is its binding principle"
How did The Times describe the Empire in 1942?
How did The Times describe the Empire in 1942?
"A self-liquidating concern"
Which territories were identified as the white Dominions?
Which territories were identified as the white Dominions?
Canada, Australia, NZ, South Africa
Which violent repressions are cited as examples of British colonial response to resistance?
Which violent repressions are cited as examples of British colonial response to resistance?
Mau Mau (1952-60) & Malayan insurgency
How were indigenous races treated regarding political power under the Empire?
How were indigenous races treated regarding political power under the Empire?
Systematically excluded from power