British Empire and Imperialism
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What was a benefit of the British Empire for British firms?

  • They could sell clothes and machines to the colonies (correct)
  • They could sell goods to European countries
  • They could export goods to Britain's colonies
  • They could buy raw materials from other countries

    • Why did the British Empire restrict trade with other countries?

  • To protect British trade from foreign competitors (correct)
  • To reduce British profits from trade
  • To promote free trade
  • To help other countries develop their industries

    • What was the role of the East India Company?

  • It supplied Britain with raw cotton (correct)
  • It imported goods from other European countries
  • It sold British goods to India
  • It exported Indian goods to other countries

    • How did Britain 'finish' raw materials?

    <p>By processing them before exporting to European countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a positive impact of British rule on the colonies?

    <p>Britain built schools and railways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What proportion of the world's population did the British Empire rule by 1900?

    <p>One-quarter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the problems of the British Empire?

    <p>Native people were subjected to harsh punishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was invented to power factories during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Steam engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the British population lived in towns in 1850?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the increased production of farming during the agricultural revolution?

    <p>More farmers were able to live in cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a potential alternative use for the defensive standing army capital?

    <p>Investing in other industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country eventually overtook Britain as the top industrial nation?

    <p>USA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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