Britain's Offshore Tax System and the British Empire Quiz

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What role did bankers, lawyers, and accountants from the City of London play at the twilight of the British Empire?

  • They established new colonies for Britain in a changing world.
  • They set up offshore secrecy jurisdictions to capture wealth from across the globe and funnel it to London. (correct)
  • They led the movement for countries to declare their independence from Britain.
  • They took control of the military to reverse the tide of independence declarations.

What contributed to Britain's transformation from a colonial power to a modern financial power?

  • The decline of the British Empire and the search for a new role in finance. (correct)
  • The resurgence of colonial rule and the dominance of the Stirling currency.
  • The establishment of new political alliances and trade agreements.
  • The expansion of the British Empire and the increase in military might.

What was the significance of the City of London during the days of the British Empire?

  • It was the primary military headquarters for the British Empire.
  • It was a hub for diplomatic negotiations between Britain and its colonies.
  • It served as the world's biggest global financial center. (correct)
  • It was responsible for managing all internal colonies within the Stirling zone.

What event marked the decline of the City of London as the world's biggest global financial center?

<p>The Suez Crisis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did British elites find as a new role in a changing world as their wealth privileges and Empire disintegrated?

<p>Finance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event signified the end of Britain's role as one of the world's major powers?

<p>The run on the Sterling after the Suez Crisis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'London eurodollar market'?

<p>It allowed banks to avoid UK regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did American banks move their international operations to London?

<p>To avoid US regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Suez Crisis on the value of the pound?

<p>The value of the pound decreased due to financers withdrawing their money (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of creating financial spaces in Britain's overseas jurisdictions?

<p>To pretend that financial activities were taking place outside the UK's regulatory jurisdiction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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