Then East and West through the vastness grim,
The whelps of the Lion answer him."
QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW
1. What different elements make up the present British Empire?
2. What prominence did Disraeli gain from his speech against
Peel in 1846?
3. Describe his early life and personal appearance.
4. What unsuccessful attempts did he make to enter Parliament?
5. Describe his maiden speech in the House.
6. How did he regard Peel and the Corn Laws?
7. What was "the leap in the dark," which he took in 1867?
8. How had the statesmen immediately preceding Disraeli looked
upon English colonial possessions?
9. What was his point of view as expressed in 1872?
10. How did England secure control of the Suez Canal?
11. What position did England take with reference to the Russo-
Turkish War?
12. What circumstances led to the overthrow of Disraeli's party?
13. What was Lord Salisbury's estimate of Disraeli?
14. How have Disraeli's ideas been recognized under the Salisbury
government?
15. What is "jingoism"?
BIBLIOGRAPHY
LIFE OF BEACONSFIELD. J. A. Froude.
LIFE OF LORD GEORGE BENTINCK. Benjamin Disraeli.
CONINGSBY. Benjamin Disraeli.
IMPERIAL FEDERATION. George R. Parkin.
PROBLEMS OF GREATER BRITAIN. Sir C.
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