AQA A Level · History 7042

1J The British Empire, c1857–1967: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which individual is most closely associated with the Cape to Cairo vision of British imperial expansion in Africa during the late 19th century?

Question 2

1 mark

Why did the Suez Crisis of 1956 represent a watershed moment for the British Empire?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the shift in British imperial administration in India immediately following the Government of India Act of 1858?

Question 4

1 mark

In the context of British 'informal empire' during the late 19th century, which region was most indicative of British economic dominance without formal political control?

Question 5

1 mark

How did the Statute of Westminster (1931) fundamentally alter the legal relationship between Britain and its Dominions?

Question 6

3 marks

How did the Government of India Act 1858 fundamentally alter the administration of the Indian subcontinent following the suppression of the 1857 Mutiny?

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Question 7

5 marks

Explain why the use of chartered companies, such as the Royal Niger Company, was a strategically preferred method for British imperial expansion in Africa during the 1880s.

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Question 8

6 marks

Analyze the strategic intent behind Harold Macmillan's 'Winds of Change' speech in 1960 and its implications for Britain's 'native policy' in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Question 9

8 marks

Evaluate the relative importance of international pressure and domestic economic constraints in the British decision to accelerate decolonisation in Africa between 1957 and 1967.
In your evaluation, you must discuss:
i) The aftermath of the Suez Crisis and its impact on international relations.
ii) The role of indigenous nationalist movements, with specific reference to the Mau Mau uprising or the growth of movements in Ghana.
iii) The significance of Harold Macmillan’s 'Winds of Change' speech and the shift in Conservative Party policy.

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