Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Imperialism's popularity
increased 1880 - 1902
- Extensive support from
the Conservatives and
the middle classes
- Economic gain - provided
jobs, prosperity and
massive economic
opportunities for the upper
class
- Chamberlain - a
popular Conservative
politician - strongly
favoured imperialism
- The Church promoted
imperialism and was the
centre of people's lives
- People went to
church because of
religion, not support
or imperialism
- The Monarchy was
cherished and Queen
Victoria became the
'Empress of India' after
persuasion from Disraeli
- Khaki election of 1900
saw the Conservatives
being reelected
- Only polled 400, 000
more than Liberals
- Many people voted
against Liberals
because of Home
Rule, not
anti-imperialism
- Anti Imperialists
such as Lloyd
George were
attacked and
meetings broken
up
- Incentive
not to speak
out
- The Boy Scout Movement (which
promoted imperialism) had over
100, 000 members in 2 years
- So popular that
the Girl Scout
Movement
followed
- Fun and gave youngsters
something to do. Didn't
necessarily mean they
supported imperialism
- Pro-empire entertainment was popular
- However,
there was
very little
entertainment
otherwise
- HAVE TO LOOK AT
WHETHER IT WAS AS
POPULAR AS MADE OUT
IN THE FIRST PLACE
- 1897 - jubilee
celebrations
represented the peak
of imperial
enthusiasm in Britain
- 1900 - thousands
celebrated the relief
of Mafeking