British Foreign Policy Test

Test on key figures, dates and people for British foreign policy 1850 - 1914

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  • Created on: 13-05-13 16:36
What are the 5 key principles of British foreign policy?
Maintenance of the Balance of Power; Global Naval Dominance; Protection of Trade; Great Power Status; Expansion of Empire
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Why was the balance of power important to Britain?
Foreign wars were expensive; Maintenance of Britain's large and expensive navy; Maintenance of Great Power Status within Europe
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What are the 3 different types of Imperialism?
Strategic; Economic; Cultural/Social
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What are the 2 types of Imperialism?
Formal; Informal
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When was the Concert of Europe?
1815
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Why was the Concert of Europe important?
To preserve peace in europe; It guaranteed the safety of British interests and trade routes in Europe
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Why did Britain fear Russia?
Russian Expansion: to the Mediterranean and Turkish Empire; Aggressive Diplomacy; Possible threats to British trade routes to India
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When was the Crimean War and Who was it against?
1854 -56
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What is the balance of payments deficit?
The difference between the income and the outgoings of a country
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