Empire Dates Flashcards
(10 cards)
When was the East India Company formed?
The East India Company was formed in 1600.
What was established in 1660?
The Royal African Company was set up to trade slaves in 1660.
What significant declaration did Captain Cook make in 1770?
In 1770, Captain Cook declared Australia ‘terra nullius’ (land belonging to no one) for the British Empire.
When was the slave trade banned in Britain?
The slave trade was banned in Britain in 1807.
When was slavery itself banned in Britain?
Slavery itself was not banned until 1833.
What year did the first successful colonization of America occur?
The first successful colonization of America by the British at Jamestown occurred in 1607.
What did the Act of Union create in 1707?
The Act of Union in 1707 created Great Britain.
What was the American War of Independence?
The American War of Independence occurred from 1775 to 1783.
What significant event occurred in 1858 regarding India?
In 1858, the British Raj was established, with Britain controlling India and Queen Victoria becoming The Empress of India.
What was the Indian Mutiny?
The Indian Mutiny occurred in 1857 when Indian soldiers called sepoys rebelled against the East India Company.
