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His government granted independence to Pakistan and India in 1947.
Attlee
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He encouraged Australia to develop a Federal Constitution, introduced schemes to improve colonial health. Was colonial secreatary.
Chamberlain
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War correspondent in Boer War, in 1930s opposed his party concerning policy towards India and Germany.
Churchill
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Brought large stake in Suez Canal, was involved in the Zulu War and the Afghan War.
Disraeli
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Was foreign secretary in WW2.
Eden
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He campaigned for the independence of one of Britains main colonies using non-violent methods.
Gandhi
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Dominated British politics in late 1800s, was anti-imperialist and supported Home rule for Ireland.
Gladstone
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A Scottish Missionary and explorer of Africa.
Livingstone
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Gave 'wind of change' speech in South Africa in 1960.
Macmillan
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Made his fortune in South Africa, 1889 his company received a charter, forced to resign after the Jameson Raid in 1895.
Rhodes
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Was a conservative Prime Minister, also served as foreign secretary and led Britain into the Boer War.
Salisbury
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A Scottish geologist, led important expedition to East Africa in the late 1970s.
Thomson
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He encouraged Australia to develop a Federal Constitution, introduced schemes to improve colonial health. Was colonial secreatary.

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Chamberlain

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War correspondent in Boer War, in 1930s opposed his party concerning policy towards India and Germany.

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Brought large stake in Suez Canal, was involved in the Zulu War and the Afghan War.

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Was foreign secretary in WW2.

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