Study expansion in Africa, including causes and impact of British involvement, trade, missionary activity, South Africa, Egypt, Scramble for Africa, Cecil Rhodes, Boer War and imperial propaganda.

Historical judgement: Part three: Expansion and empire in AC Britain: Migration, empires and the people: c790 to the present day (Paper 2 Section A: Thematic studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study expansion in Africa, including causes and impact of British involvement, trade, missionary activity, South Africa, Egypt, Scramble for Africa, Cecil Rhodes, Boer War and imperial propaganda. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.