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Imperialism expands to India
Unit Enduring Understandings1. The motives of competition and profit often prompt people and groups to expand into new areas of
opportunity.2. Changes in technology and exchange during the 18th and 19th centuries led to the social and economic
changes around the world that are still relevant today.3. Technology, transportation and communication enabled European nations to become the dominant
world powers in the 19th century.4. Centers of global economic and political power shift over time.5. Technology and industrial advancement can alter existing social and economic systems.
Agenda – How was British Imperialism in India similar to and different from European imperialism in Africa and the “Muslim lands”?1. Complete p282. Answer the agenda question – first create a Venn diagram, then write at least two
paragraphs that answer the question with specific examples.3. Work on core assessment India
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Britain Colonizes India
East India Company gains control of India
India was a key trading partner for Britain – spices, tea, clothing fibersWeaknesses of the Mughal Empire led to maharajahs having local power for the British to make deals withEast India Company’s private army defeats an Indian army at Plassey, leaving the company in control of much of southern IndiaCompany had hired the Sepoys – Indians who were paid to be part of the Company’s private army
British build major railroads in India
India becomes economically valuable to BritainRaw materials could be transported from the interior to the ports and manufactured goods returned to the interior quickly and easilyIndia become more modern and more united due to the railroad connecting the different regions.
Britain Colonizes IndiaIndians not as self-sufficient in food – famine sets in
British East India Company and the British government have tough laws that required production of cash crops for export
Sepoy Mutiny occurs and rebellion spread to much of India
Fierce fighting between British and Sepoys and other Indians has significant brutalityBritain has to send in government troops because the company’s troops need help.Further racism against Indians develops in British peopleLack of unity between muslim and hindu Indians prevents success and the rebellion is put downSikhs stay loyal to Britain and become the key Indian forces in the British militaryBritish government takes direct control of much of India through the Viceroy - this area of British control is called the Raj
Britain Colonizes IndiaIndians form Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
Resentment against Britain for mistreatment, racism and 2nd class status in their own countryInability for Indians to hold any top posts in their own governmentUnequal pay for more than equal workSpirit of Indian nationalism
British split Bengal into two parts
Nationalists got very angry and came close to rebellionBritain changes its plan and backs down.