Colonist for Hire - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The transcript details the life of Bertie, who worked for the British East India Company in Bengal and attempted to establish India's first national newspaper. After being expelled from India, he sought to undermine the company by proposing colonization plans to Austria, which led to the creation of the Imperial Company of Trieste and Antwerp. Despite his efforts, his colonization attempts in Asia and Africa failed due to opposition from European nations. Bertie's later plans to establish trading networks in America and Asia also failed, leading to financial ruin. His final attempt to establish a Swedish colony in Australia was thwarted by war. Bertie's ambitious plans, though unsuccessful, could have significantly altered colonial dynamics.

What was Bertie's initial attempt in India that led to his conflict with the British East India Company?

• Starting a school

• Establishing a trading post

• Building a factory

• Creating a national newspaper

Which European nation helped remove Bertie from the Nicobar Islands?

• The French

• The Portuguese

• The Danish

• The British

What was the outcome of Bertie's plan to trade between Western America and Asia?

• It led to a new trading company

• It was abandoned due to lack of funds

• It was supported by the French

• It was a great success

Which country did Bertie approach for support after being rejected by Russia?

• France

• Spain

• Naples

• Sweden

What was Bertie's final colonization proposal before his death?

• A French colony in Africa

• A Swedish colony in Australia

• A Neapolitan colony in the Pacific

• A Russian colony in Asia