Focus 11/12 Britain attempted to outlaw the caste system, the practice of Sati, and slavery in India. Britain also encouraged India to grow cash crops like cotton and Opium. Under the Raj (British control), India was introduced to modern technology and medicine. India resisted British influence through the Sepoy Mutiny and the Indian National Congress. Points for Discussion: What led to the Sepoy Mutiny? Points for Discussion: What led to the Sepoy Mutiny? Critical Lens: Britain's influence on India had many positive results. Term to Know: Mutiny

Challenges to Imperial British Rule in India

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Imperialism in India - Positive Impacts of Britain’s Presence - Built roads - End of Caste System - Ensure fairness of the law - Maintain peace - Impressive railroad system

Imperialism in India Negative Impact of Britain’s Presence Negative Impact of Britain’s Presence - India becomes dependent on Britain - India must buy goods only from Britain - Famine – food shortage - Indians were not allowed to serve in government

Challenges to Imperial Rule Exposure to European ideas encourages resistance to European rule Exposure to European ideas encourages resistance to European rule

Challenges to Imperial Rule Schooled in western ideals, such as democracy and equality, people of India dreamed of ending imperial rule Schooled in western ideals, such as democracy and equality, people of India dreamed of ending imperial rule

Challenges to Imperialism Indian National Congress – supported modernization, but encouraged resistance through peaceful means Indian National Congress – supported modernization, but encouraged resistance through peaceful means

Challenges to Imperial Rule Muslim League – Muslim Indians united to pursue their own goals separate from Indian Hindus Muslim League – Muslim Indians united to pursue their own goals separate from Indian Hindus