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1 WAS BRITISH RULE GOOD OR BAD … ?
The British View

2 “There has never been anything so great in the world’s history as the British empire, so great an instrument for the good of humanity.” - Lord Curzon, British Viceroy of India,

3 “Empire Builders,” British poster, 1927

4 “English supremacy should last until the end of time, because it means universal freedom, universal liberty, emancipation from everything degrading.” - Alexander Mackenzie, Prime Minister of Canada,

5 “Highways of Empire,” British poster, 1927

6 “Without the empire we would be victims of world politics, pushed and bullied. Being part of the empire is both our sword and our shield.” - William Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia,

7 “Jungles Today are Gold Mines Tomorrow,” British poster, 1927

8 My Source An online exhibition called “British Empire” hosted by the British National Archives.


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