Imperialism in India

What was it? Imperialism - a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Image of “Cecil Rhodes”

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

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

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