IMPERIALISM IN INDIA!

Vocabulary  Conflict : a serious disagreement or argument, typically one that lasts a long time

IMPERIALISM IN INDIA! Notes – Write this down!!!

Motivation for Imperialism  India had a lot of natural resources, such as tea, indigo, coffee, cotton, jute, and opium.  India supplied a lot of raw materials for the factories.  There were a lot of people in India, 300 million, that would buy British products.

How Britain Gained Control of India  In 1757, Robert Clive led East India Company troops and won victory over India  When revolts and outbreaks started happening, the British government decided that they can’t have anymore outbreaks, so the rule of India was put directly under the British Crown.

British East India Company Agents

Effects of Imperialism  When the British colonized India they built 40,000 miles of railroad and 70,000 miles of paved roadway  Britain also linked India to the modern world through modern science and modern thought.

Effects of Imperialism  Even though it was a good thing that England setup a government in India they turned it into a burden because they did not let any natives into the important positions.  Improved educational and literacy.  British troops cleared central India of bandits and local warfare.

Video   While watching the video, write down 3 positive effects of Imperialism on India and 3 negative effects.

Article  Read the article silently and independently and answer the questions in your notes section.

How the Imperial Power Was Removed  Two nationalist groups, the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, were formed.  Mahatma Gandhi led millions of people in national campaigns of non-violent civil disobedience.  On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from British rule

Young Mohandas K. Gandhi,

Gandhi with the london vegetarian society, 1890

Gandhi as a Lawyer in Johannesburg, So. Africa

Gandhi Video  While watching the video, write down 3 facts you learned, 2 facts you already knew, and 1 question you still have

Vocabulary Review  An event or contest in which people compete  Higher in rank, status, or quality  The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage  Regulated European colonization and trade in Africa  A belief that involves an individual identifying with, or becoming attached to, one's nation

Ticket out the Door  Give two examples of how Imperialism affected India (think causes/effects/Nationalism, etc).