Expansion of the British Empire into Africa 1857-1890

Question 1

What was the Swing to the East and how was it a reason for British Expansion into Africa

Answer 1

A shift in Britains Imperial priorities - change in busines and politkical interests away from the Western Hemisphere
Also a marked control via trade dominance rather than Settler colonisation

Britains attention for expansion was now more heavily focused on Africa and India.

Question 2

How did the Prospect of Trade prompt British Expansion into Africa

Answer 2

Prospect of Further Trade with Africa
Opening and Control of new Trade routes + Investment opportunites
Interested in harvesting Coal, Iron and Timber
Harvesting valuable minerals
Used material to manufacture goods in Britain to sell back to Africa.

Investment - Suez Canal