Imperialism in India

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IMPERIALISM IN INDIA

BACKGROUND

• Britain had trading posts in India since the 1600s• Britain ruled India through the East India Company – economic imperialism• British viceroys (someone who rules a nation for another nation) governed India

WHY IS INDIA SO VALUABLE TO THE BRITISH?

•Resources: tea, indigo, cotton, coffee, opium• “Cash Crops” – grown for profit/value

•Large population = consumers to buy British goods

THE SEPOY REBELLION AND ITS EFFECT

• Indian soldiers (Sepoy) rebel against British over various issues• British defeat Sepoys• Effect: British will increase their influence in India

WORK ON “IMPERIALISM’S IMPACT ON INDIA” SHEET

Politics• Laws• Govts• Leaders• Wars/Conflict• Political

views• Freedoms/

Rights

Economics Culture• Trade• Money• Currency• Business• Jobs• Industry

• Racism• Traditions• Religion• Ideas• Social

Structure• Languages

ECONOMIC

• Britain controlled industries and markets• Indian industries go out of business• Introduction of cash crops leads to starvation•Modernization Efforts:• Railroad, telephones, telegraph, dams,

bridges, canals, sanitation efforts

POLITICAL

•Britain in control of India•Some natives are allowed local control

SOCIAL/CULTURAL

• Education• Loss of traditional Indian culture• Racists feelings grow•Healthcare • Population growth• Rise of Nationalism – unity against Great Britain