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

Finish Cape to Cairo

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

Imperialism in India

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

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

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

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

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

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