How Trade and Missionaries Helped Expand Empire in Africa Flashcards

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What changed about British trade with Africa after the slave trade was ended?

After Britain ended the slave trade, it moved to new, legal forms of trade. Traders now bought goods like palm oil, cotton and gold.

How did demand for African raw materials help Britain expand its empire in Africa?

British factories needed raw materials such as palm oil, rubber and copper. To protect these supplies, Britain took control of key trading areas and turned them into colonies.

What was a chartered company and how did such companies help expand empire in Africa?

A chartered company was a private trading company given special rights by the government. In Africa, these companies could rule territory, sign treaties and run trade, so they helped create new British colonies.

Name one British trading company that helped take control of parts of Africa and say where it worked.

The Royal Niger Company worked along the River Niger in West Africa, in what is now Nigeria. It signed treaties with local rulers and used them to bring the area under British control.

How did David Livingstone encourage British interest in Africa?

David Livingstone explored central and southern Africa and wrote best-selling books about his travels. He asked Britain to bring Christianity, commerce and civilisation, which encouraged more interest in ruling African lands.

Why did many people in Britain support missionaries working in Africa?

Many British people believed missionaries were doing good work in Africa. They thought missionaries would spread Christianity, end slavery and improve health and education.

How did mission stations help Britain gain control over African areas?

Missionaries built churches, schools and clinics that acted as bases in African communities. When these were in danger, they and their supporters called for British troops or protectorates, which increased British control.

How did missionaries and traders help map and explore the African interior?

Missionaries and trader-explorers travelled far inland from the African coast. They drew maps, noted rivers and resources, and sent this information back to Britain, making later conquest easier.

What was meant by the idea of Christianity, commerce and civilisation in Africa?

The idea linked religion, trade and empire. It suggested that spreading the Christian faith and 'civilised' ways required opening Africa to British trade and rule.

How did reports from traders and missionaries influence the British government’s actions in Africa?

Reports from traders and missionaries described Africa’s wealth and the threat from rival European powers. These stories helped persuade the British government that it should step in to control and protect important African regions.

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