1. Warm Up # 43 What gave Europeans the Desire to conquer Africa ?
Ability to conquer Africa ?
Right to conquer Africa?

2. Finish Cape to Cairo

3. Imperialism Notes 1. Number Main Points 2. circle Key Terms
Bulletedsub-points
2. circle Key Terms
3. Highlight Main Ideas
4. Fill in Gaps of Information
5. Cross Out Unimportant Information

4. Imperialism in India

5. Essential Question
How did British treatment of the Indian peoples lead to a revolt?

6. 1700’s – Great Britain and France fight for control of India
By 1800 – British East India Company Controls the subcontinent

7. British Rule Gain great power
Local leaders sign rule over to East India Company one by one.
Gain great power
Collect taxes
Pass laws
Set up court system
In some places, direct rule

8. Indian Grievances British outlawed traditional Hindu practices
Indian Princes did not accept their authority
High taxes angered farmers
Did not want to convert to Christianity

9. Sepoy Rebellion 1857
Sepoys= Indian troops who served in the British Army
Angry with British rule
Rifle cartridges greased with pork and beef fat
Muslims and Hindus mad
Were going to have to fight over seas
Hindus fear they will lose their caste

10. Sepoy Rebellion 1857 Violent rebellion breaks out Lasts months
Both sides commit savage acts
British win and impose stricter rules – distrust on both sides