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How did the British come to power in Egypt? |
-By 1870 40% of Egyptian imports were from Britain -Isma'il Pasha with European help constructed the Suez canal by 1969 and also modernised Egypt. -Ran into debt, he sold majority shares in the canal to the British PM Disreali in 1875. For £4 (not accounting for inflation) -In 1879 Tewfiq became puppet ruler, Lord Dufferin yielded enormous influence. -A rebellion under Arabi Pasha in 1882 provoked Gladstone to militarily interfere and put in place a "veiled protectorate" -A rebellion under Arabi Pasha in 1882 provoked Gladstone to militarily interfere and put in place a "veiled protectorate" |
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What was the British takeover of Sudan? |
-Charles Gordon was Governor General from 1877 to 1880 -In 1881 a Mahdist rebellion under Muhammad Ahmad began. -By 1885 Khartoum was overrun and Gordon was killed. Gladstone sought no retaliation. -In 1896 British rule was re-asserted under Salisbury. Victory was decisive after the Battle of Omdurman in 1898 led by Kitchener. |
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What was early British rule in India like? |
-1858 Government of India act. (Doctrine of Lapse ended) -40% of India was Princely states -3000 miles of rail added -Imports from India increased in value as cash crops were grown -1885 Indian National Congress founded -60,000 Indians entered university - "Benign rule" |
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What was early British rule in SA like? |
-Diamonds discovered in 1867 -Annexed Basutoland in 1868 -Annexed West Griqualand in 1871 -Annexed Transvaal 1877 -Zulu war 1879. -Boer independence in 1880. British defeat at Majuba hill 1881. - Gold discovered in 1886. Brought Uitlanders. -Cecil Rhodes in 1889 (British SA company) |
