AQA A Level History Breadth Study: The British Empire, c1857-1967 June 2018 question paper 7042/1J

Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to political changes in India in the years 1914 to 1947.

How significant was the pursuit of wealth for Britain’s involvement in Africa in the years 1857 to c1890?

‘Joseph Chamberlain’s attempts to strengthen the British Empire ended in failure.’

Assess the validity of this view with reference to the years 1895 to 1914.

‘In the years 1947 to 1967 Britain lost all interest in its empire.’

Assess the validity of this view.