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The British Desires for Colonization: Unveiling Victorian Attitudes

Explore the motives behind British colonization, analyze Victorian attitudes towards colonisation, and delve into key factors shaping British colonial ambitions in Africa. Investigate primary sources, including speeches, cartoons, and public opinions. Reflect on the role of treaties in Britain's colonial expansion and the impact on African societies.

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The British Desires for Colonization: Unveiling Victorian Attitudes

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  1. Did the British want colonisation?Standard aim – to weight whether the British wanted colonisation Super aim – to weight whether the British wanted colonisation and why this was What does this speech show you about the causes of colonisation? (p. 98) How popular do you think colonisation was from this speech?

  2. Consolidate and deepen knowledge.

  3. Livingstone and the 3 Cs How far do the 3Cs support each other in explaining the causes of the colonisation of Africa?

  4. What do your cartoons suggest about Victorian attitudes towards colonisation?

  5. Abolition of slavery • India mutiny – reception • Attitudes towards black people • Missionaries • Patriotism

  6. Write underneath each point what it shows you about Victorian attitudes towards colonisation. Fill in the ven diagram. Annotate why each group had the opinions they did. Victorian public attitudes are supportive of colonisation Victorian public attitudes are unsupportive of colonisation

  7. Did the British want colonisation?Standard aim – to weight whether the British wanted colonisation Super aim – to weight whether the British wanted colonisation and why this was

  8. Why did Britain colonise Africa?What factors have we looked at so far? What should you consider when weighting the factors?

  9. Homework – due Thursday 25th September • Read chapter and highlight the key points about Victorian attitudes towards colonisation • Add detail about Victorian attitudes to your ven diagram with reasons for these attitudes.

  10. Britain colonised Africa due to treaties rather than conflict. How far do you agree? (30) • Good things to have in an essay • Highlight where they have done that in your essay.

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