1. Lion on the Prowl What was the extent of British imperialism in the 19 th century? Why was India the “jewel” of the British empire?

2. Overview of British Influence Complete the map on British influence by labeling and shading: –Colonies of Great Britain –Imperial influences of Great Britain Evaluate British interests –What factors/reasons prompted Britain to expand oversees? –What was the extent of their global influence and interests?

3. Changing of the Guard Complete a T-Chart of British policy in India –Before 1857 and after 1857 –Consider the categories of political, economic, social, cultural as comparative items –Overall Question: How did the Sepoy rebellion affect British-Indian relations in the 19 th century?

4. British Presence Read “Ceremonials of Imperial Domination” on pages 768-769 and answer questions Complete handouts on British policy and answer overall question: What is the nature of British policy and what impact did this have upon Indian society?

5. Britain’s East Empire Complete handout on British “White” Colonies What factor(s) accounted for the shift in British colonial interests to the East? What role did technology play in the development of the British empire during this period? What were the different characteristics of British rule/relations with colonial subjects? (e.g. India vs Canada) In what ways did Britain’s industrial revolution affect Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean?