The impact of imperial propaganda in the 19th century
I can explain that the British government produced imperial propaganda to maintain British support for the Empire's expansion.
The impact of imperial propaganda in the 19th century
I can explain that the British government produced imperial propaganda to maintain British support for the Empire's expansion.
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Key learning points
- The expansion of the British Empire created huge financial benefits for Britain.
- Britain believed it had a duty to 'civilise' people within the Empire, which is known as a civilising mission.
- The British government used propaganda to increase support for empire so they could continue expanding.
- Many products were covered in images of the Empire and in 1887 a range of empire souvenirs were produced.
- Books and newspapers gave positive accounts of overseas wars in the Empire.
Keywords
Imperial - relating to empire
Civilising - the view that colonisation is justifiable because it involves bringing cultural, political and scientific advancement to colonies
Propaganda - the circulation of one-sided or misleading information usually to promote a political cause
Common misconception
The British public uniformly supported imperial expansion and wars.
British public opinion was not monolithic; there were varied reactions to imperial policies and military actions, including support, indifference and opposition.
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