British Imperialism in India Chapter 11, Section 4

Key Terms & Names Sepoy “jewel in the crown” Sepoy Mutiny Raj

Setting the Stage 1600’s: British economic interest in India began 1707: Mughal Empire began collapsing Dozens of states began to break away 1757: Robert Clive led East India Company troops in a victory in the Battle of Plassey 1757 – 1858: East India Company was the leading power in India

Who is the East India Trading Company? (pg. 358, Map) Founded in 1600’s when British set up trading posts at Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta Company ruled India with little interference from British government until beginning of 19th Century Company held it’s own army led by British officers and sepoys (Indian soldiers)

Britain’s “Jewel in the Crown” Viewed India as the “jewel in the crown” of their colonies British set up restrictions to prevent Indian economy from operating on its own Indian goods could not compete with British goods

British Transport Trade Goods British brought in railroads to transport raw products Tea Indigo Coffee Cotton Jute Opium

Impact of Colonialism NEGATIVE POSITIVE British held most political and economic power Restricted Indian-owned industries (cotton Emphasis on cash crops Threat to traditional Indian life World’s 3rd largest railway network Modern roadwork, sanitation, telegraph lines, dams Railroad brought unity to connect regions Schools and colleges were founded

The Sepoy Mutiny (pg. 359-360) Why were the Indians upset with British rule? What happened on May 10, 1857? Why? Why didn’t the Indians unite against the British? What form did British rule take under Raj? In what ways did the Sepoy Mutiny change the political climate of India?