Section 2, chapter 10

• Who was Joseph Chamberlain?

  Joseph Chamberlain was a leading imperialist in Britain.
• What influence did Chamberlain have on Britain's policies?

  He heavily influenced Britain's colonial and tariff policies.
• What position did Chamberlain hold in the Cabinet at the end of the 19th Century?

  Chamberlain was the most ardent imperialist in the Cabinet.
• What role did Chamberlain serve between 1895 and 1903?

  Chamberlain was the Colonial Secretary.
• What was Chamberlain's belief regarding the British Empire?

  He believed in the greatness of the British Empire and wanted to grow its power.
• What was Chamberlain's vision for the British Empire?

  He wanted to create a "United States of Empire" and spread British rule.
• What is 'constructive imperialism' in relation to Chamberlain?

  'Constructive imperialism' refers to Chamberlain's belief in the British race's superiority in governance.
• What proposal did Chamberlain make for the Empire's defense?

  He proposed a common defense system for the Empire, which was rejected.
• What was the aim of Chamberlain's Tariff Reform League?

  The aim was to create a common customs union with an external tariff favoring goods traded within the Empire.
• What significant railway project did Chamberlain pioneer?

  He was the pioneer behind the railway linking Uganda and the Indian Ocean.
• What was the human cost of the Ugandan railway project?

  Over 2,000 Indian workers lost their lives during its construction.
• What actions did Chamberlain support in South Africa?

  He supported Rhodes' annexation of land and oversaw the Jameson Raid and Boer War.
• When did the annexation of Ashantiland occur?

  The annexation of Ashantiland happened in 1901.
• What was Chamberlain's stance on colonial development?

  He was a strong advocate for colonial development.
• How much funding did Chamberlain persuade Parliament to allocate for the Ugandan railway?

  He persuaded Parliament to fund £3-5.5 million.
• What was a consequence of investing in poorer colonies?

  It often meant granting monopolies to British companies.
• How many deaths occurred during the construction of the Ugandan railway?

  There were 2,493 deaths during its construction.
• What incident involved Richard Meinertzhagen in 1905?

  He killed the leader of the Nandi while claiming to negotiate.
• Who is Cecil Rhodes most famous for in history?

  Cecil Rhodes is most famous for his role in the Scramble for Africa.
• How did Rhodes become wealthy in South Africa?

  He owned all the diamond mines in South Africa within 20 years.
• What company did Rhodes found in 1889?

  Rhodes founded the British South Africa Company.
• What was Rhodes' position in Cape Colony?

  He was appointed as the Prime Minister of Cape Colony in 1890.
• Why did Rhodes resign as Prime Minister?

  He resigned after the Jameson Raid in 1896.
• What did Rhodes believe about British civilization?

  He believed it was key to the betterment of the world.
• What did Rhodes' last will and testament express?

  It expressed a belief in the superiority of the British race.
• What was Rhodes' ambition for Africa?

  He wanted to establish British rule from Cairo to the Cape.
• What settlement did Rhodes establish in Matabeleland?

  He sent settlers to establish Fort Salisbury, which became Rhodesia.
• What was Rhodes' plan for a railway line?

  He planned a railway line from the Cape through Bechuanaland to central Africa.
• What blocked Rhodes' railway route from the Cape to Cairo?

  The route was blocked by Germany's occupation of East Africa.
• Who was Evelyn Baring?

  Evelyn Baring was the controller-general in Egypt.
• How did Baring view himself in relation to his role?

  He saw himself as a moral reformer as well as an administrator.
• What did Baring argue was the foundation of the Empire?

  He argued that Christian morality was the foundation of the Empire.
• What was Baring's attitude towards the natives?

  His attitude remained dismissive towards the natives.
• Why did Baring reform the Egyptian army?

  He distrusted the Egyptian army and wanted more British soldiers in it.
• What economic changes occurred in Egypt under Baring's rule?

  The productivity of Egypt's cotton and sugar industries rose by 200%.
• What significant construction project did Baring oversee in 1902?

  He oversaw the construction of the Aswan Dam.
• How did Baring view the religious landscape of Egypt?

  He saw Egypt as a battleground between Christianity and Islam.
• What changes did Baring make regarding Islamic customs?

  He made changes to allow Christian Europeans to avoid Muslim laws.
• What was Baring's stance on slavery in Egypt?

  He tried to stop slavery and believed it would eventually disappear.
• How did Baring view the working class?

  He felt the working class wanted to be governed justly and benevolently.