History British Empire Flashcards
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What significant event occurred in India in 1857?
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Indian Rebellion
2
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What happened in India in 1858?
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India becomes a Crown Colony and the Treaty of Tientsin is signed.
3
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What discovery was made by Burton and Speke in 1858?
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Discovery of Lake Tanganyika.
4
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What was the purpose of Speke’s expedition in 1860?
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To locate the source of the Nile.
5
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What was significant about Livingstone’s journey in 1866?
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It was his third journey in Africa to find the source of the Nile.
6
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What major event occurred in Canada in 1867?
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Canada becomes a Dominion.
7
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What discovery was made in South Africa in 1867?
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Discovery of diamonds.
8
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What was founded in 1868?
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Colonial Society.
9
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What major infrastructure project opened in 1869?
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Suez Canal.
10
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What notable event occurred in 1871 involving Livingstone?
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Stanley finds Livingstone.
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What happened to Griqualand West in 1871?
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Annexation to Cape Colony.
12
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What significant change occurred in Cape Colony in 1872?
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Cape Colony granted responsible government.
13
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What economic event occurred in 1873?
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Great Depression.
14
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What happened in 1873 regarding Livingstone?
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Death of Livingstone.
15
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What change occurred in the Gold Coast in 1874?
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Gold Coast becomes a colony.
16
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What was Stanley’s expedition in 1874 aimed at?
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Searching for the source of the Nile.
17
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What significant acquisition did Disraeli make in 1875?
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Buys controlling share in Suez Canal.
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What title did Victoria acquire in 1876?
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Empress of India.
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What financial control was established in 1876?
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Anglo-French control of Egyptian finances.
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What significant annexation occurred in 1877?
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Annexation of Transvaal.
21
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What war began in 1878?
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Afghan War.
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What conflict occurred in 1879?
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Zulu War.
23
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What was the first Boer War?
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It began in 1880.
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What significant event occurred in 1881 in Sudan?
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Mahdist uprising and British defeat at Majuba Hill.
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What happened in Egypt in 1882?
Bombardment of Alexandria and occupation of Egypt.
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What was the Berlin Conference of 1884?
A meeting to discuss European colonization and trade in Africa.
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What happened to Gordon in 1885?
Gordon killed in Khartoum.
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What political organization was formed in 1885?
Indian National Congress.
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What protectorates were established in 1885?
Protectorates in Bechuanaland and Niger Coast.
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What significant discovery occurred in South Africa in 1886?
Discovery of gold.
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What company received a charter in 1886?
Royal Niger Company.
32
What exhibition took place in 1886?
Indian Exhibition in South Kensington.
33
What status did Zululand achieve in 1887?
Became a protectorate.
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What event occurred in 1888 in Glasgow?
Imperial Exhibition.
35
What did Cecil Rhodes do in 1888?
Amalgamates Kimberly diamond companies.
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What was established in 1889?
Rhodesia and British South Africa Company receives charter.
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What protectorate was formed in 1889?
Nyasaland becomes a protectorate.
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What happened to Zanzibar in 1890?
Became a British protectorate.
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What political change occurred in Cape Colony in 1890?
Cecil Rhodes becomes PM.
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What conflict occurred in 1893?
First Ndebele War.
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What status did Uganda achieve in 1894?
Became a protectorate.
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What protectorate was established in 1895?
East Africa Protectorate.
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Who was appointed Colonial Secretary in 1895?
Chamberlain.
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What event occurred in 1895 involving Rhodes?
Jameson Raid.
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What wars occurred in 1896?
Second Ndebele War and Zanzibar War.
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What significant resignation happened in 1896?
Rhodes resigns as PM of Cape Colony.
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What was formed in 1896?
Formation of Federation of Malay States.
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What celebration occurred in 1897?
Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
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Who was appointed High Commissioner of South Africa in 1897?
Sir Alfred Milner.
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What incident occurred in 1898?
Fashoda Incident and Battle of Omdurman.
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What annexation occurred in Sudan in 1898?
Formal annexation of Sudan.
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Who became Viceroy of India in 1898?
Curzon.
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What major conflict began in 1899?
Second Boer War.
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What agreement was established in 1899 regarding Sudan?
Anglo-Egyptian condominium over Sudan.
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What war began in 1900?
First Anglo-Asante War.
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What political change occurred in South Africa in 1902?
Union of South Africa established.
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What territory was incorporated into the Gold Coast Protectorate in 1902?
Ashantiland.
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What campaign did Chamberlain launch in 1903?
Campaign for tariff reform.
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What significant event occurred in India in 1905?
Partition of Bengal.
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What political change occurred in 1906?
Self-government restored to Transvaal and Orange River.
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What status did New Zealand gain in 1907?
Dominion status.
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What movement did Gandhi lead in 1907?
Non-violent movement.
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What significant split occurred in 1907?
INC split.
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What youth organization was founded in 1907?
Boy Scout movement.
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What reforms were introduced in India in 1909?
Morley-Minto reforms.
66
What political change occurred in 1910?
Union of South Africa becomes a self-governing dominion.
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What significant change occurred in 1911 regarding the capital of India?
Raj capital moved to New Delhi.
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What conference took place in London in 1911?
Imperial Conference.
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What organization was formed in South Africa in 1912?
ANC (African National Congress).
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What political event occurred in Ireland in 1912?
Third Irish Home Rule Bill.
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What crisis occurred in Ireland in 1913?
Crisis in Ireland.
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What global conflict began in 1914?
World War I.
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What happened to Home Rule for Ireland in 1914?
Suspended.
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What status did Egypt achieve in 1914?
Became a protectorate.
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What significant political change occurred in Nigeria in 1914?
Nigeria united.
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What support did Britain provide in 1915?
Support for Arab homeland.
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What uprising occurred in 1916?
Easter Rising.
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What league was established in India in 1916?
Home Rule League.
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What declaration was made in 1917?
Balfour Declaration.
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What conference occurred in 1917?
Imperial War Conference.
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What massacre occurred in India in 1919?
Amritsar Massacre.
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What conflict began in Ireland in 1919?
Irish War for Independence.
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What treaty was signed in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles.
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What leadership role did Gandhi take in 1920?
Leads INC.
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What territory became Kenya in 1920?
East Africa.
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What act was passed in 1920 regarding Ireland?
Government of Ireland Act.
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What political organization was formed in West Africa in 1920?
Formation of National Congress.
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What independence was granted in 1922?
Independence to Egypt.
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What civil conflict occurred in Ireland in 1922?
Irish Civil War.
90
What territory was created in 1922?
Creation of Transjordan.
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What agreement was made at the Imperial Conference in 1926?
Agreed definition of Dominion status.
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What economic event began in 1929?
Onset of Great Depression.
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What legislation was passed in 1929?
Colonial Development Act.
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What significant event occurred in 1930?
Gandhi Salt March.
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What conference took place in 1930?
First Round Table Conference.
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What act was passed in 1931?
Statute of Westminster.
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What financial standard did Britain abandon in 1931?
Gold standard.
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What conference occurred in 1932?
Ottawa Conference.
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What act was passed in 1935?
Government of India Act.
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What global conflict began in 1939?
World War II.
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What significant military event occurred in 1942?
Fall of Singapore, Burma, Malaya.
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What movement began in India in 1942?
Quit India Movement.
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What major political change occurred in India in 1947?
India gains independence and partition creates Pakistan.
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What withdrawal occurred in 1948?
Withdrawal from Palestine.
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What independence was granted in 1948?
Ceylon and Burma gain independence.
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What emergency occurred in Malaya in 1948?
Malayan Emergency.
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What political change occurred in Ireland in 1948?
Ireland leaves Commonwealth.
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What rebellion occurred in 1952?
Mau Mau Rebellion.
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Who became PM of Gold Coast in 1952?
Nkrumah.
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What significant event occurred in 1952 regarding the monarchy?
Elizabeth II becomes Queen.
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What federation was created in 1953?
Creation of Central Africa Federation.
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What withdrawal occurred in 1954?
Withdrawal from Sudan.
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What military action occurred in 1954?
British troops removed from Egypt.
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What crisis occurred in 1956?
Suez Crisis.
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What independence was granted in 1957?
Gold Coast becomes independent as Ghana.
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What independence was granted in 1957?
Malay States become independent as Malaysia.
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What speech did Harold Macmillan give in 1960?
Wind of Change speech.
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What countries gained independence in 1960?
Cyprus, Somaliland, Nigeria.
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What countries became independent in 1961?
Sierra Leone, Tanganyika, Cameroon.
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What significant political change occurred in 1961?
South Africa leaves Commonwealth.
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What act was passed in 1962?
Commonwealth Immigration Act.
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What countries gained independence in 1962?
Jamaica, Trinidad, Tobago.
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What countries gained independence in 1963?
Kenya and Zanzibar.
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What countries gained independence in 1964?
Northern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, Malta.
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What new country was formed in 1964?
Zanzibar and Tanganyika form Tanzania.
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Who was elected as Premier of Southern Rhodesia in 1964?
Ian Smith.
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What organization was established in 1965?
Commonwealth Secretariat in London.
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What countries gained independence in 1965?
Gambia, Maldives, Cook Islands.
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What declaration was made by Southern Rhodesia in 1965?
Declares unilateral independence.
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What territories gained independence in 1966?
Bechuanaland, Basutoland, Barbados, British Guiana.
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What significant event occurred in 1967?
British evacuate Aden, giving it independence.
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Who was Consul-General in Egypt from 1883 to 1907?
Evelyn Baring
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What did Emily Hobhouse report on in 1901?
Conditions in concentration camps during the Boer War
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What was the result of the 1906 General Election in Britain?
Rejection of Chamberlain's proposals in favor of the Liberals'
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What was the purpose of the 1902 London Colonial Conference?
Meeting for leaders from Britain and white settler colonies
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When did the Swadeshi movement begin?
1905
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What percent of British exports went to Tropical Africa in 1897?
0.012
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When was the Imperial Federation League disbanded?
1893
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What goal did the All India Muslim League adopt in 1913?
Self-government for India
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When did New Zealand become semi-independent?
1907
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When was the North-West Frontier Province created?
1901
142
When was the Egyptian National Party revived as a secret society?
1893
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When was Bengal reunited?
1911
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When was self-government restored to Transvaal and Orange River Colony?
1906
145
What did Curzon do in Tibet in 1903-04?
Mounted a temporary invasion
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When did Australia become semi-independent?
1901
147
When did India become a Crown Colony?
1858
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When were diamonds discovered in South Africa?
1867
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When was the Suez Canal opened?
1869
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When was Livingstone found?
1871
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When was Griqualand West annexed to the Cape Colony?
1871
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When did the Great Depression start?
1873
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What did PM Disraeli secure in 1875?
Controlling stake in the Suez Canal
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When did Victoria become Empress of India?
1876
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When was the Transvaal annexed?
1877
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When did the Zulu War begin?
1879
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When did the First Boer War begin?
1880
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When did the Mahdi Uprising in Sudan begin?
1881
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When did the Mahdi Uprising in Sudan end?
1898
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What was the Jameson Raid?
A failed raid in 1895 to overthrow the Boer government
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When were the British defeated at Majuba Hill?
1881
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When was the Berlin Conference held?
1884-85
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When was the Indian National Congress formed?
1885
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When was J. Chamberlain appointed Colonial Secretary?
1896
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When did Curzon become Viceroy of India?
1898
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When did Rhodes resign as PM?
1896
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When was Milner appointed High Commissioner for South Africa?
1897
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What did France and Britain agree on in 1890?
Britain's domination of Nigeria and French control of Madagascar
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When did the Indian Civil Service reforms include Indian representation?
1892
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When was Bengal partitioned?
1905
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When did the Second Boer War begin?
1899
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When was Sudan formally annexed?
1898
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When did Britain and Germany agree on East Africa spheres of influence?
1890
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When was the Imperial Cadet Corps created?
1901
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What was the Fashoda Incident?
An 1898 Anglo-French standoff in Sudan
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When was the Denshawai Incident?
1906
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What was the Entente Cordiale?
1904 agreement between GB and France recognizing each other’s colonial claims
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When was gold discovered in South Africa?
1886
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When did the Royal Niger Company receive its charter?
1886
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When was the Indian Mutiny?
1857
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What were the Morley-Minto reforms?
1909 reforms increasing Indian participation in governance
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When was the Anglo-German agreement over East Africa signed?
1886
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When was the Imperial British East Africa Company chartered?
1888
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When did Sarawak
North Borneo
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When was Rhodesia established?
1889
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When was the British South Africa Company chartered?
1889
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When did Cecil Rhodes become PM of Cape Colony?
1890
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When was Ashantiland incorporated into the Gold Coast?
1902
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When did Chamberlain launch his tariff reform campaign?
1903
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When was the Boy Scout movement founded?
1907
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When were the Morley-Minto Reforms enacted?
1909
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When was the Imperial Conference in London held?
1911
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When was the African National Congress formed in South Africa?
1912
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When were the Ulster Volunteers formed?
1913
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When did Egypt become a British protectorate?
1914
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When was Nigeria unified?
1914
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When did ANZACs land at Gallipoli?
1915
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When was the Easter Rising?
1916
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What was the Balfour Declaration (1st)?
1917 British support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine
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When were the Imperial War Conferences held?
1917
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When was the Imperial War Cabinet created?
1917
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When was the Amritsar Massacre?
1919
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When did the Irish War of Independence begin?
1919
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When did the Treaty of Versailles consider mandates?
1919
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When did Gandhi become leader of the INC?
1920
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When did British East Africa become Kenya?
1920
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When was the National Congress of British West Africa formed?
1920
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When did Egypt gain independence?
1922
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When was the Irish Civil War?
1922
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When was the Colonial Development Act passed?
1929
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When was the Salt March and Civil Disobedience Campaign?
1930
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When was the Statute of Westminster passed?
1931
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When did Britain abandon the gold standard?
1931
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When was the second Government of India Act?
1935
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When was the Quit India Movement?
1942
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When did India gain independence?
1947
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When did Britain withdraw from Palestine?
1948
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When did the ANC win power in South Africa?
1948
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When did Ceylon become independent?
1948
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When did Burma gain independence?
1948
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When did the Communist insurgency begin in Malaya?
1948
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When was the Malayan Emergency?
1948-1960
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When did Ireland leave the Commonwealth?
1948
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When was the Mau Mau Rebellion?
1952-1959
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When did Nkrumah become PM of the Gold Coast?
1952
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When was the Central African Federation created?
1953
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When did British withdrawal from Sudan begin?
1954
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When were British troops removed from Egypt?
1954
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When did Nasser nationalize the Suez Canal?
1956
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When was the Suez Crisis?
1956
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When did the Gold Coast become Ghana?
1957
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When did the Malay States become independent?
1957
