First Things First-Warm Up Explain Gandhi’s quote in your own words. 2. Do you agree or disagree with his quote? Why?

Let’s review what we learned about India during the Age of Imperialism Review Time Let’s review what we learned about India during the Age of Imperialism

Imperialism in India Seven Years’ War(1756-1763)-leaves Britain as major power in India Indirect Rule- Majority of country was in Indians hands Traditional princes were allowed to control their provinces British East India Company- rules India until 1857 Aim was to profit from selling Indian cotton cloth, silk and sugar

Sepoy Mutiny Over the years Sepoys(Indian soldiers) feel they are being treated unfairly 1857-Sepoys refuse to use the cartridges supplied for their new rifles End of cartridges had to be bitten off before being loaded Rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat Goes against religious beliefs of Muslims and Hindus

Results of the Rebellion The British suppressed the rebellion and abolished the British East India Company India would now be controlled directly by the Crown of England(Direct Rule) The Raj- Refers to India under direct control of the British

“Jewel in the Crown” Great Britain considered India its most precious jewel (colony) in its Imperial crown Industrial Revolution turned India into a major supplier of raw materials to Great Britain 300 million Indians were a large market for British products

Two groups fighting for Indian rights Indian National Congress (1885) – mainly made up of Hindus Indians. Muslim League (1906) - Islamic Indians. As the groups get better organized they began to call for independence

Station Activity Working with a partner… You will visit each station around the room Using the information found at each station you will answer the questions provided for you One person from each group will grab a sheet for the pair and you everyone will have 10 minutes with that station. We will all switch after the 10 minutes is up. When you have answered all the questions turn in your question sheet If you can’t work with the partner you choose, you will be working by yourselves!!!

Exit Ticket #1 Martin Luther King Jr.: African Americans ______________ : Indians Gandhi Christopher Columbus George Washington Thomas Jefferson

Exit Ticket #2 Declaration of Independence: United States _______________________: India The Bill of RIghts The Constitution The Indian Independence Act None of the Above