1. Imperialism in India

2. What was it?
Imperialism - a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
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3. DIRECT INDIRECT Local government used Limit self-rule
GOAL: Develop future leaders
EX: British colonies such as India
Foreign officials rule
No self-rule
GOAL: Assimilation
EX: French colonies such as Somaliland

4. “Jewel in the Crown”
India’s supply of raw goods and vast amount of people creating a new market for British goods

5. Sepoy Mutiny = turning point
1857 – rumor of new gun cartridge greased with beef and pork fat