History Flashcards
(19 cards)
Describe 3 European empires in depth
•Roman Empire-influence:politics,laws,language and infrastructure.
•Byzantine empire-preserved Roman traditions and influencing Eastern European cultures.
•British empire-vast terrotorial reach,one of the most powerful empires in history, dominated trade and politics globally.
•Spanish and Portuguese-driven by exploration,trade and conquest.Established vast oversea territories in America,Africa and Asia.
What is the Impact of the transatlantic triangular trade on Africa?
Led to forced migration of millions of Africans, the rise of plantation economies in the USA and the development of powerful European empires.
What is the Impact of the transatlantic slave trade on Britain?
Contributing to its economic growth and industrial development particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.
What is the Impact of the transatlantic Slave trade on the Caribbean?
Demographic changes, economic exploitation and the emergence of a new cultural mix.
What is the Impact of the British empire on the modern world (India)?
Impacting its economy,society,culture and political landscape.Many Indians suffered from extreme poverty and famine under British rule.
What is the impact of nationalist movements and resistance on the modern world (kenya) particularly the mau mau Rebellion ?
Significantly shaped the country’s independence and its subsequent development.
what is the impact of nationalist movements on the modern world (Ghana)?
Shaped post colonial Africa and inspired other liberation struggles
What is The impact of the First World War on the modern world ?
Significant political,social,economic and technological changes e.g collapse of many empires
Who is the India independence leader ?
Ghandi
What is the Indian rebellion name ?
Indian mutiny.
What year did India gain its independence from British rule ?
1947
What were the conditions during the slave trade ?
-lots suffered from mental health issues,diseases,viruses and hunger.
-exhaustion and no sleep
-claustrophobic
-disgusting
Which year was slavery abolished ?
1833
What is one major event that contributed to the decolonisation of Africa?
Winds of change speech or mau mau Rebellion.
How did WW1 impact the process of decolonisation worldwide ?
It sped up the process.
Who or what is responsible for the modern world we see today ? first,second and third.
First-slavery
Second-British empire
Third-India
What are the reasons for slaver’s responsibility for the modern world we see ?
-forced migration of millions
-demand for labour on plantations
-growth of plantations in America
-nearly 13 million Africans were kidnapped
-largest forced migration
-over 2 million Africans died on the journey
-west African leaders captured and sold slaves to Europe
What are the reasons the British empire were responsible for the modern world we see ?
-Britain’s became the leading slave-trading country
-global trade + finance
-law and infrastructure
-English language:global language
-spread of racism
-new inventions and technology
-spread of religion and culture
-the empire had grown to rule over 400 million people
-largest empire in history
What are the reasons India were responsible for the modern world we see?
-scientific and technological advancements
-cultural exchange
-economic growth
-east India company
-British raj
-many Indians suffered from extreme poverty and famine under British rule
-development of infrastructure (miles of railways and canals)
-introduction of modern education
