Differing attitudes towards the British Empire at the beginning of the twentieth century (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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By 1913, what % of world population did British Empire control?
By 1913, what % of world population did British Empire control?
23%
What theory was adapted to suggest non-white cultures were inferior?
What theory was adapted to suggest non-white cultures were inferior?
Social Darwinism
When did Britain outlaw slavery at Cape Colony?
When did Britain outlaw slavery at Cape Colony?
1834
What were the two Boer republics recognised by Britain?
What were the two Boer republics recognised by Britain?
Transvaal & Orange Free State
Cecil Rhodes was PM of Cape Colony during which period?
Cecil Rhodes was PM of Cape Colony during which period?
1890 to 1896
What tactics did Boers use that British were unprepared for?
What tactics did Boers use that British were unprepared for?
Guerilla tactics
How many civilian farms did scorched earth policy destroy?
How many civilian farms did scorched earth policy destroy?
30,000
Emily Hobhouse was secretary of which committee?
Emily Hobhouse was secretary of which committee?
S. African Conciliation Committee
How many British troops died in the Boer War?
How many British troops died in the Boer War?
22,000
When was Empire Day established?
When was Empire Day established?
1904