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British Imperialism in India
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• Mughal Empire in Decline • India left vulnerable for colonization • British East India Company took control of India 1757-1858
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• East India Company (EIC) had their own army. • Led by British officers, staffed by Sepoys. • Sepoy: Native Indian soldier.
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“Brightest Jewel in the Crown”
• England saw great potential in India as a $ maker. • Forced India to provide raw materials; forced to purchase
British goods.
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Negative: British held all economic/political power
The Good and The Bad
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Negative: Reliance on cash crops reduced food production, famine was widespread
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Negative: Racist attitudes of British threatened traditional Indian life.
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Positive: Laying of huge railroad network. AllowsIndia to create a modern economy
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Positive: Sanitation, public health, and literacy were improved during British rule.
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Sepoy Rebellion
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• Mughal Empire in Decline • India left vulnerable for colonization • British East India Company took control of India 1757-1858
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• East India Company (EIC) had their own army. • Led by British officers, staffed by Sepoys. • Sepoy: Native Indian soldier.
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British Imperialists were ignorant of Hindu beliefs. Most Indians followed Hinduism or Islam.
British East India Company introduced Sepoy soldiers to new Enfield Rifle…
… bullet casings were covered in cow and pig fat. Big problems for Hindu/Muslim soldiers.
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Rebellions broke out in response to British disrespect of Indian culture. Lasted for about a year.
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End of the Rebellion
• British Government takes control of India.
• Loyal Indians were rewarded.
• British Rule (Raj) until 1946.