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Which explorer contributed to the
establishment of Portuguese colonies in Africa and India?
A. Hernando Cortez B. Ferdinad Magellan C. Vasco da Gama D. Francis Drake
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Bell Ringer
The novel emerged as a distinct form of
literature in Europe during the – A. Age of Absolutism B. Reformation C. Industrial Revolution D. Enlightenment
“Revolutionary government owes to all good
citizens the fullest protection the state can afford; to enemies of the people it owes nothing but death”
- Maximilien Robespierre 12/25/ 1793 What was the immediate result of this
philosophy? A. an increase in taxes B. a period of restored peace C. an expansion of the justice system D. a time of mass executions
Industrialization helped lead to the European
colonization of Africa by – A. promoting the development of tourist
markets B. causing domestic governments to collapse C. increasing competition for overseas
markets D. bringing the major powers into armed
conflict
During the 19th Century, which change led to
an increase in the use of child labor? A. the creation of a public welfare system B. the development of the factory system C. the expansion of large cities D. the rise of wages for skilled workers
Agenda/Objectives
British Imperialismin India
As the Mughal Empire declined, Britain seizes Indian territory and soon it controls almost the whole
subcontinent.
East India Company Dominates •British East India Company rules India until
1850s •Company has its own army led by British
officers •Army is staffed by sepoys—Indian soldiers
British Expand Control over India
Britain’s “Jewel in the Crown” •India is Britain’s most valuable colony, or
“jewel in the crown” •Forced to produce raw materials for British
manufacturing •Also forced to buy British goods
British Expand Control over India
British Transport Trade Goods •Railroads move cash crops and goods faster •Trade in specific crops is tied to international events
Impact of Colonialism •British hold much of political and economic power •Cash crops result in loss of self-sufficiency, famine •Indian life disrupted by missionaries and racist
attitudes •British modernize India’s economy, improve public
health
British Expand Control over India
Indians Rebel •Sepoys refuse to use cartridges of new rifles
for religious reasons •Many Sepoys are jailed; others start Sepoy
Mutiny against British •Many Indians, especially Sikhs, remain loyal
to British
The Sepoy Mutiny
Turning Point •British put down rebellion, take direct
command of India •Raj—term for British rule over India, lasts
from 1757 to 1947 •Uprising increases distrust between British
and Indians
The Sepoy Mutiny
Call for Reforms •In 1800s, Ram Mohun Roy leads modernization
movement •Many Indians adopt western ways and call for social
reforms •Indians resent being second-class citizens in own
countryNationalist Groups Form •Indian National Congress and Muslim League form •Nationalists angered by partition of Bengal
-pressure forces Britain to divide it differently
Nationalism Surfaces in India
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