Who served as Conservative Prime Minister twice between 1868 and 1880?
Benjamin Disraeli.
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Who served as Liberal Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer on four separate occasions?
William Gladstone.
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Why did the British government change their attitude towards empire after 1870 to a more pro-active stance?
Because of the ambitions of other European powers.
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Which political party made itself ‘the party of empire’?
The Conservatives.
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Briefly explain what the 1867 Reform Act changed.
Increased the amount of men who could vote. Extended the franchise to 1.5 million men to include some parts of the urban working class.
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Write a definition of the word ‘Jingoism.'
Empire-related patriotism, encouraging and celebrating British imperial gains, boasting about Britain’s power.
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Disraeli bought shares in the Suez Canal company in 1875. How much did he spend?
£4 million.
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What did the Royal Titles Act of 1877 bestow upon Queen Victoria?
Title of Empress of India.
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Disraeli wanted to consolidate British power in 2 key areas during the 1870s. Where were they?
Afghanistan & the Transvaal (South Africa).
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The First Boar War took place from 1880 to 1881. Where did the British forces suffer a serious military defeat?
Majuba Hill - 1881.
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Gladstone had been reluctant to commit British forces to the first Boer War. Where else and when did Gladstone prove unwilling to send troops to protect Britain’s possessions?
Sudan during the Mahdist Rebellion of 1884.
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Gladstone, did however, become embroiled in Egyptian affairs. Why?
Because he wanted to ensure a safe passage to India via the Suez Canal.
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What did the Berlin Conference do?
Officially started the land-grapping across Africa by European countries.
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What did the 1884 Parliamentary reform Act do?
Extend the franchise to 4 million men.
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Gladstone was seen as a reluctant imperialist. What political cause did he promote that supported this?
Home Rule Bill for Ireland.
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During the 1860s and 70s, the Empire began to fire up the public imagination. What 2 factors combined to aid this?
Rising literacy rates due to the 1870 Education Act / Rise of the popular press.
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Imperialist literature became increasingly popular. Name the 2 books by H. Rider Haggard that promoted the empire?
King Solomon’s Mines (1885) and She (1887.)
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What was the name of the comic that featured stories of soldiery and bravery across the globe?
The Boy’s Own Paper.
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Many Britons believed they had a ‘moral right’ or ‘imperial duty’ to control overseas territories. What typical view supported this belief?
White races were naturally superior.
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Name 2 cultural events which supported Victorian Britain’s view of physical and social superiority?
The International Exhibition of 1862 / Colonial and Indian Exhibition – 1886 / Africa Exhibition - 1890.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Who served as Liberal Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer on four separate occasions?
Back
William Gladstone.
Card 3
Front
Why did the British government change their attitude towards empire after 1870 to a more pro-active stance?
Back
Card 4
Front
Which political party made itself ‘the party of empire’?
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