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GCSE History · key term
The senior official responsible for overseeing British government in India; Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal.
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Paper 2
Revise: Expansion in IndiaWarren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal under the new arrangements. He helped consolidate Company government and military power. His attempts to work with Indian society existed alongside the Company’s pursuit of authority and revenue.
Paper 2
The title accepted by Robert Dudley in January 1586, giving him a governing role in the rebel-controlled Netherlands.
Distinguish Elizabeth’s intentions from Dudley’s actions. She rejected sovereignty over the Netherlands; he accepted the title of governor-general.
Keep the chronology clear: Nonsuch in 1585, Dudley’s governor-general title in 1586, and the Cadiz raid in 1587.
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In January 1586, he accepted the title governor-general. This went beyond Elizabeth’s intention to provide military assistance without replacing Philip’s authority.