Empire (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What resources did Britain import during the 19th century?
What resources did Britain import during the 19th century?
Cotton, rubber, palm oil, and food were imported.
What ideology justified British imperialism in the 19th century?
What ideology justified British imperialism in the 19th century?
Belief in superiority and a duty to civilise the world.
What was a key impact of the Industrial Revolution?
What was a key impact of the Industrial Revolution?
Urbanization and rise of factory-based economies.
How did the British Navy support the Empire?
How did the British Navy support the Empire?
It protected trade routes and transported troops efficiently.
How did Social Darwinism justify imperialism?
How did Social Darwinism justify imperialism?
It promoted the idea of racial superiority for domination.
What major discovery changed the power balance in the Boer War?
What major discovery changed the power balance in the Boer War?
The discovery of gold in the Transvaal in 1886.
What tactics did the Boers use against the British in the war?
What tactics did the Boers use against the British in the war?
Guerilla tactics, excellent horsemanship, and local knowledge.
What was the scorched earth policy during the Boer War?
What was the scorched earth policy during the Boer War?
Destruction of farms and resources to weaken Boer forces.
Who was Emily Hobhouse and what did she advocate for?
Who was Emily Hobhouse and what did she advocate for?
She campaigned against the conditions in Boer concentration camps.
What did the Boer War reveal about British imperialism?
What did the Boer War reveal about British imperialism?
It questioned the notion that the Empire was solely beneficial.