Expansion in Tropical Africa 1890-1914

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Describe the agreement that took place between Britain and France to allow Britain's dominance over Nigeria
Taking place in 1890,French recognised Britain's dominance of Nigeria and in return the French recognised French's dominance of Madascagar
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Britain declared Zanzibar a protectorate in 1890, explain the conflicts that occured when Britain installed their puppet leader Sultan
-Sudan mysteriously died in 1896, rumours he was poisoned
-His cousin Khalid is given leader title, without British permission, they order him to step down
-Khalid is overthrown after war that lasted just 38 minutes (shortest in history)
-Khalid overthrow
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How did Britain overthrow Ashantiland?
-Britain forced King Prempeh from his throne in 1896, Asante had previously resisted attempts to be overthrown by the British
-Ashantiland is incorporated in Gold Coast Colony in 1902
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What did Kitchener set up and what purpose did it serve?
He set up Gordon college to train young Sudanese government
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How did the Madhist revolt lead to British occupation in Sudan?
-General Gordon dies in revolt
-Khalifa Abdullah tries to unify Sudanese people but the state wasn't cooporating, plagued with war, disease and famine
-Kitchener becomes Commander in Chief
-British and Egypt have a 'veiled protectorate' of Sudan
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What type of force did Kitchener use?
Maxim guns, invented in 1884, one of the earliest machine guns. He made heavy use of heavy weaponary.
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What was significant about Somaliland's location?
It gave Britain crucial access to the Indian Ocean and it's colonies in the East
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When did Britain first establish Somaliland as a protectorate? When was it then reinforced?
1888, but this was reinforced in 1898 with administrative and military workers
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Why was Kenya a significant territory?
Offered a route from coast to Uganda
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When did Kenya become a protectorate?
1895
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How did Britain overthrow Uganda?
-King Mwanga initially resisted occupation, he executed around 30 catholics and protestants
-He promised to hand over some of his sovereignity to Imperial British East Africa company, in return for British support
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What was in the treaty signed between Imperial British East Africa Company and King Mwaga?
Powers over revenue, trade and the administration of justice
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Give 3 statistics about the Uganda railway
-Covered 660 miles of track
-Cost £5 million to build
-5 years to build
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Give 2 facts that show workers on the Uganda railway were mistreated
-British officials were allowed to beat or fire workers who were seen as 'disobedient'
-Famine was ripe, disease was common, they were overworked and underpaid
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Explain the Tsavo accident
Between 35-100 workers eaten by 2 lions when working to build the Uganda railway
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How was the railway justified?
It exported tea and coffee, promoted British tourism, promoted British tourism, protected nile against enemies and enabled access to new markets
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What was the Uganda railway known as?
Lunatic line
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Britain declared Zanzibar a protectorate in 1890, explain the conflicts that occured when Britain installed their puppet leader Sultan

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-Sudan mysteriously died in 1896, rumours he was poisoned
-His cousin Khalid is given leader title, without British permission, they order him to step down
-Khalid is overthrown after war that lasted just 38 minutes (shortest in history)
-Khalid overthrow

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How did Britain overthrow Ashantiland?

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What did Kitchener set up and what purpose did it serve?

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How did the Madhist revolt lead to British occupation in Sudan?

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