Waking up from the Imperial Dream

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Slide 3 - Vidéo

(§1-2) What is Wallace’s view on the effect of British imperialism on the British colonies?
A
He is inherently positive about the effect of British imperialism.
B
He takes pride in Britain’s achievements, but criticises certain aspects.
C
He was ahead of his time in questioning the role of the British Empire

Slide 4 - Quiz

(§3) What is the author’s main point?
A
Britons should not feel proud about their history and the role of the Empire.
B
The British Empire is no longer relevant, since it has crumbled
C
The current perception of British imperial history is more positive than Wallace’s.

Slide 5 - Quiz

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Slide 7 - Diapositive

How is §5 related to §4? Explain the function of the linking word and how the writer connects the ideas in both paragraphs. - Answer in Dutch!

Slide 8 - Question ouverte

(§6) Religious evangelists and people who wanted to abolish slavery had racial prejudices.
A
True
B
False

Slide 9 - Quiz

The British Empire was mostly self-interested.
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True
B
False

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There were other empires that sought to expand civilisation and help the world
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True
B
False

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The reality behind history is that the British Empire only helped its colonies.
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True
B
False

Slide 12 - Quiz

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