How did imperialism affect India? Notes #30B

The British, starting with the British East India Company, controlled India for over 200 years. The British, starting with the British East India Company, controlled India for over 200 years. British East India Company

The British were able to control India because differences in language and religion prevented unity among Indian people. The British were able to control India because differences in language and religion prevented unity among Indian people. HindusMuslims 

The British built railroads and schools in India in order to strengthen its political and economic control there. The British built railroads and schools in India in order to strengthen its political and economic control there.

British imperialism in India also led to the introduction of a parliamentary system of government. British imperialism in India also led to the introduction of a parliamentary system of government. Indian Parliament

Sepoy Mutiny: The British used many Indian soldiers (called Sepoys) in their army in India. The British used many Indian soldiers (called Sepoys) in their army in India.

When the Sepoys learned that the British were disrespecting their religious beliefs, they revolted. When the Sepoys learned that the British were disrespecting their religious beliefs, they revolted. Sepoy Mutiny (1857)

When the revolt ended, the British government took full control of India until after WWII. When the revolt ended, the British government took full control of India until after WWII. Lord Dalhousie