Methuen - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Written by a Cambridge Law student with an A* at history A-level. Outlines the background of the Second Boer War, the successes and failures of the British forces including battles such as colenso and spion kop, and also discussing the role of Buller, Kitchener, Methuen, Gateacre, Baden Powell. Also discusses the tactics of the Boers, concentration camps and Emily Hobhouse. Very detailed and full of facts and stats without any irrelevant information. Tailored towards exams, very easy to r...

Important historical treaty? When? Effects? CORRECT ANSWER Methuen Treaty - 1703 Tariff advantages Apart from Port, what were historically popular wines for the British CORRECT ANSWER Bucelas, Carcavelos, Lisbon Dictator of Portugal CORRECT ANSWER Salazar - from 1932 to 1968 Main effect of Salazar on wine industry CORRECT ANSWER Formed the Junta Nacional do Vinho (JNV) in 1937. Initiated a programme of co-operativisation. Formed over 100 co-ops in just 20 years Main success during ...