British Imperialism in India

“Pink Cheeks” Review Please get out your Pink Cheeks worksheet and your Averting War Reading.  Both will be stamped today. Go over your answers/evidence for the Pink Cheeks reading as a table group.

Beginnings Britain began taking an economic interest in India in the 1600s 1707, the Mughal Empire was collapsing East India Company stepped in and took over  Became the leading power in India  They had a monopoly on trade  What does monopoly mean?

Jewel in the Crown Britain saw India as its most important colony  Major supplier of Britain’s raw materials  300 million people (potential market)  Railroad network to transport goods

East India Company Officials at the East India company were almost like the rulers of the country They had their own armed forces & could sign treaties

British Expansion Gradually the British expanded over India They collected huge wealth Local merchants had to trade only with Britain Local weavers went out of business as Britain forced India to buy textiles from England

Armies British allowed Indians to serve in their army, but treated them poorly Denied higher positions in spite of their abilities

British Innovations in India Britain introduced modern technology Built railways throughout India Established Law Courts and civil services Established factories, schools and universities

What are the positive & negative impacts for India? Brainstorm a pro-con list individually Share your list with your table group

Impact of Colonization Pros: World’s 3 rd largest railroad More modern economy Education Technology:  Road network  Telephone & telegraph  Bridges Cons: British had the power British restricted Indian industries Famines Racist attitudes Destruction of traditional Indian culture

Sepoy Mutiny Economic problems were increasing- increased tension 85 sepoys refused to accept cartridges  They were jailed The sepoys rebelled  Marched to Delhi, captured the city  Rebellion spread to northern and central India

DEFINITIONS Mutiny - an open rebellion against the proper authorities, esp. by soldiers or sailors against their officers. (Usually seen as unjustified.) Revolution - a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system. (Often seen as justified.)

Free Write FREE WRITE QUESTION:  What is the difference between a mutiny and a revolution? Describe a situation that would be a mutiny and one that would be a revolution.