The expansion of the British Empire in Africa ? Flashcards
How did competition lead to British expansion in Africa ?
Other countries caught up to Britain due to rapid industrialism.This made other countries fierce competitors.The global spread of cheap and reliable railway allowed many products to enter the British market causing price to plummet.Competition forced Britain to expand into Africa.
Why were the British able to expand into Africa ?
Massive Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth , steamships and weapon production made it possible to establish footprints there.
How did trade lead to British expansion in Africa ?
Key reason for expansion was trade in particular the prospect of further trade given the new opening of inland routes and subsequent discovery of minerals and resource.Once materials, markets or routes have been accessed , further considerations emerged such as investment opportunities and strategic interests.
How did Strategic factors lead to expansion in Africa.
Sometimes colonies were secured for strategic importance .Sometimes it was necessary to conquer a territory in order to prevent an European power to have it
Evidence that strategic factors led to the colonisation of Africa ?
Britain’s costal interests in West Africa demanded protection and a string of forts were built along the Gold Coast.Sometimes stare tic factors were predominated for example in the establishment of a colony, the Cape.The temperate climate and the deep water port held advantages over other harbours.Cape colony protected sea routes to the Middle East, China, Australia and India thus giving Britain considerable power and preventing rivals.
Importance of Cape colony ?
The temperate climate and the deep water port of the Cape held advantages over other harbours.It also protected sea routes to the Middle East, China, Australia and India giving Britain power and influence in the areas.
How did personal influence lead to expansion in Africa ?
Increasing trade led to an increase in British merchants in Africa.Merchant imperialists such as George Coldie and Cecil Rhodes recognised and capitalised on new commodities and in the process of found fame and fortune.British public and political interest was also stimulated by the great mid century victorian explorers who sought and traced continents waterways, publishing their findings , producing maps and spreading tiles of covey and adventure.
How dd the economy lead to British expansion in Africa ?
In the second half of the 19th century, coal, timber and iron were sought in Africa to feed the demands of the the British industry so the economy could keep growing.
On the other hand, as Industrial productivity grew so did the need for sales markets
