EQ: How did Imperialism Impact India? Imperialism in India EQ: How did Imperialism Impact India?
Background Britain had trading posts in India since the 1600s Britain ruled India through the East India Company – economic imperialism British viceroys (someone who rules a nation for another nation) governed India
Why is India so valuable to the British? Resources: tea, indigo, cotton, coffee, opium “Cash Crops” – grown for profit/value Large population = consumers to buy British goods
The Sepoy Rebellion and its Effect Indian soldiers (Sepoy) rebel against British over various issues British defeat Sepoys Effect: British will increase their influence in India
Work on “Imperialism’s Impact on India” sheet Politics Economics Culture Laws Govts Leaders Wars/Conflict Political views Freedoms/Rights Trade Money Currency Business Jobs Industry Racism Traditions Religion Ideas Social Structure Languages
Economic Britain controlled industries and markets Indian industries go out of business Introduction of cash crops leads to starvation Modernization Efforts: Railroad, telephones, telegraph, dams, bridges, canals, sanitation efforts
Britain in control of India Some natives are allowed local control Political Britain in control of India Some natives are allowed local control
Social/Cultural Education Loss of traditional Indian culture Racists feelings grow Healthcare Population growth Rise of Nationalism – unity against Great Britain