development and imperialism:dominions Flashcards
1
Q
what was the population of white settler colonies in 1901?
A
294 million
2
Q
what was free trade?
A
no tariffs
3
Q
what was gunboat diplomacy?
A
the pursuit of foreign policy with displays of naval power implying a direct threat of warfare if terms weren’t agreeable for the superior force - in this case britain
4
Q
what year was the second Opium war?
A
1856-1860
5
Q
what was the result of the 2nd Opium war?
A
5 Chinese cities given to the British
6
Q
what was the Dependency Theory?
A
Britain relied on Argentina but Argentina didn’t find itself dependent on Britain
