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The British Empire was founded on exploration and sea power. The Navy dominated the seas from around 1700 - 1930. The Navy operated a,,two power rule" meaning that naval strength had to exceed the strength of the next two largest navies.

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Lesson 3 Whatiscolonialrule

The British Empire was founded on exploration and sea power. The Navy dominated the seas from around 1700 - 1930. The Navy operated a,,two power rule" meaning that naval strength had to exceed the strength of the next two largest navies.

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What is colonial rule?

Superpower Geographies

Superpower Geographies 1. Superpower Geographies a) defining superpowers b) influencing power b) changing patterns of power c) theories explaining the growth of superpowers

Learning Objectives:
To know the difference between British imperialism and colonisation To explain the concept of colonial rule using a specific example Know basic reasons for the collapse of the British Empire

Geography Department, London Academy

Imperialism a relationship of political, economic or cultural control between geographical areas


Colonialism the political rule of a nation by another Colonisation the physical settling of people from a colonial power within their colony.
Which of these represents imperialism, colonialism or colonisation? The political control of Burma by Britain. The introduction of Christianity in countries. English people moving to live and work in India.

The British Empire the first true global superpower


A characteristic of superpower is the ability to invest in new technology to help maintain power. In the 19thC the British Empire was the innovative core of the rapidly expanding industrial revolution. The empire was maintained by force or the threat of force. Britain ruled a unipolar world for most of the nineteenth century.

TASK: 1) Give your map the title The British Empire in 1919 2) Using an atlas, shade the British colonies below onto your map. Use only one colour.

GUINEA (West Africa) CANADA INDIA MYANMAR (Burma) PAPUA NEW GUINEA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND EGYPT SUDAN KENYA SOUTH AFRICA

GUYANA MALAYSIA YEMEN OMAN FALKLAND ISLANDS NIGERIA

Think! What do you notice about these countries? Why do you think these countries were colonised?

The British Empire was founded on exploration and sea power. The Royal Navy dominated the seas from around 1700 1930. The Navy provided a link between the home country and overseas colonies. The Navy was also a symbol of MILITARY POWER, 1815-1905 Pax Britannia British Peace a global Royal Navy protected trade routes and dispersed troops and arms to troubled spots. The Navy operated a two power rule meaning that naval strength had to exceed the strength of the next two largest navies. TASK:

1) Add these major trade routes to your map.


2) Include a key showing i) British colonies ii) trade routes UK > Guinea Guinea > South Africa South Africa > Kenya Kenya > India India > Malaysia UK > Falkland Islands

Click Here for Explanation


http://www.the-map-as-history.com/demos/tome05/index.php

What does this image represent? Colonial India What were the benefits of the UK having a colony in India? Political power land = power Economic power; exploit workers and resources, and provide a market for British manufactured goods.

COLONISATION

The current presidential palace in Delhi was built by the British as a symbol of political power. The navy surrounded the ports of India as a symbol of military power. In order to maximise exploitation the British modernised India building an extensive rail network. The British also introduced:

IMPERIALISM

CULTURAL IMPERIALISM What power was being exerted by introducing these British traditions?

After the second world war the UK was bankrupt and could not support countries in its empire. Anti colonial movements began and many countries pushed for independence. Most countries became independent by 1970.

India became independent from Britain on 15th August 1947.

Legacy
Territories control of 14 overseas territories n.b. Falklands Commonwealth 53 independent states who consult and cooperate in the common interest of their people. no written constitution, but has a series of agreements setting out beliefs and objectives.

Synoptic links Networks AS Unit 1


Commonwealth countries and trade

Population and Migration AS Unit 1


Movement of people from former colonies to the UK and vice versa.

Question
With reference to the British Empire, explain the concept of colonial rule.

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