The British Empire expanded into Africa over a forty year period between 1834 and 18324. In the years since this, many have debated the reasons for British expansion into Africa. Some argue that the expansion was purely due to economic reasons. This is a correct position to argue; however, it must be argued that despite the overwhelmingly fundamental nature of economic interests to the expansion of the Empire, there were other factors that supplemented the economic
It could be argued that the British Empire expanded due to economic reasons alone. One could look at the British presence in the Egypt as evidence for this. The British had historically used Egypt as a route for trade to India. This interest in the country was increased when Egypt