Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Which TWO views about the future of the British Empire were held in the late 19th century?
Choose two answers.
- AMost British people believed the Empire did more harm than good
- BSupporters said its frequent conflicts were a drain on resources
- CCritics said it was over-expanded and its conflicts wasted resourcesRight answer
- DSupporters said it benefited Britain through more tradeRight answer
Answer: Critics said it was over-expanded and its conflicts wasted resources and Supporters said it benefited Britain through more trade
Supporters of expansion pointed to more trade, while critics said the Empire was over-expanded and its conflicts drained resources. Still, most British people thought the Empire did good in the world.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "A global power". Practice question 202 of 651, written in our own words.