Aim: How did The Sepoy Rebellion affect India’s history? Tuesday – December 2, 2014 Mr. Lombardi Aim: How did The Sepoy Rebellion affect India’s history? Do Now: What are the basic functions of a business? What might cause you to start a revolution? Why?

British Imperialism in India British imperialism had both, positive and negative effects on India. Positive: railroads, telegraph, postal service, school system, newer technology. Negative: tried to change Indian traditions, deforestation, mistreatment of natives.

Activity Read the glossary (on side 2). Close read both sides of the handout. At the end of each section, answer all questions.

The British East India Company controlled trade between India and Britain. In the 1700s, the British East India Company began to control India’s political and economic life.

In the 1830s, the East India Company came under the control of the British government. Many Indians resented British rule.

In 1857, a large number of British-trained Indian soldiers, known as sepoys, rebelled against their British officers.

Sepoys had to bite off bullet cartridges which they thought were greased with fat from pigs and/or cows. Muslim and Hindu soldiers believed they were being forced to violate their religions.

The angry sepoys rose up against their British officers. The Sepoy rebellion quickly spread to cities across northern and central India. One effect of the mutiny was that the British government abolished the East India Company and took over formal rule of India.

The Sepoy Rebellion was put down and India became a British possession. The British ruled India for two centuries. They changed many aspects of Indian life.

Activity 2 Working with a partner: One partner will read Document A. The other partner will read Document B. Answer the questions based on your document. Share your information with your partner.

Summary How did The Sepoy Rebellion affect India’s history?