Scramble for Africa
A quiz for events during the "Scramble of Africa" period of British edexcel breadth history for AS.
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?- Created by: Amber
- Created on: 13-05-12 13:50
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2. Which theory claimed an economic crisis in the capitalist system led to expansion?
- Cain & Hopkins
- Lenin
- Hobsbawn
- Schumpeter
- Hobson
3. Robinson & Gallagher's theory was:
- Technological advances allowed the British to colonize so they did.
- Gentlemanly capitalists were investing in colonies, hoping to make more profit than they would investing in Britain.
- Other European powers began colonizing to achieve the same power and status as Britain, so Britain had to in order to keep dominance.
- The British reluctantly colonized after they felt forced to protect their investments.
- Old aristocrats were trying to gain power and glory to stay in the public eye.
4. When was Cape Town annexed to Britain?
- 1806
- 1810
- 1804
- 1808
- 1812
5. How many Zulus did a few hundred Boers repel at the Battle of Blood River.
- 10,000
- 20,000
- 1,000
- 5,000
- 2,500
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