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1J The British Empire, c1857–1967

Chamberlain, Tariff Reform and Cecil Rhodes

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Recall questions on Chamberlain's constructive imperialism as Colonial Secretary, tariff reform, imperial preference and its effect on the Conservatives in 1906, Cecil Rhodes and the British South Africa Company, the Jameson Raid and the administrators' ethos.

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Key term

What was Joseph Chamberlain's concept of 'constructive imperialism'?

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What was imperial preference in Chamberlain's tariff proposals?

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What was the British South Africa Company and when did it receive its royal charter?

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  1. 1

    What was Joseph Chamberlain's concept of 'constructive imperialism'?

    Model answer

    Active state investment in colonial infrastructure, development, and closer economic ties between Britain and its colonies.

  2. 2

    When did Joseph Chamberlain serve as Colonial Secretary?

    Model answer

    From 1895 to 1903.

  3. 3

    What fundamental change to British trade policy did Chamberlain's Tariff Reform campaign propose?

    Model answer

    Abandoning free trade in favour of protective tariffs.

  4. 4

    What was imperial preference in Chamberlain's tariff proposals?

    Model answer

    A system of preferential tariffs favouring trade within the British Empire over trade with foreign nations.

  5. 5

    What economic structure would Chamberlain's proposals have created?

    Model answer

    A protected imperial trading bloc within the empire.

  6. 6

    How did the Tariff Reform campaign affect the Conservative Party and the 1906 election?

    Model answer

    It split the Conservative Party and contributed to the Liberal landslide victory in 1906, as many voters feared higher food prices.

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