Acquisition of Cyprus, 1878 Flashcards
When did the Ottoman Empire surrender?
1878
why did Britain purchase Cyprus?
To monitor/counter any further Russian expansion
Who did Britain seek to support, and why?
Powers which bordered Russia, to prevent it expanding.
What did this show about British imperial policy?
It was no longer determined by liberal economics and trade routes.
Shift of focus from profit to stopping rivals
Why did Britain now acquire colonies?
To prevent expansion of rival empires
What was the bloodless acquisition seen as?
Diplomatic coup
what was the acquisition followed by?
Numerous, successful but costly, wars e.g. Afghanistan 1878
Give an example of unsuccessful wars which undermined Disraeli’s popularity.
Battle of Iswaldana
therefore, when did Disraeli lose the general election?
1880
