British Imperialism in India: Queen Victoria’s Britain MotivationsReactions Imperialism as Moral Good Imperialism as Power British Reactions (in India) Indian Reactions/rebellion
Why might Imperialism in India be seen as a “knife of sugar”? The natives call the British system … “the knife of sugar.” That is to say there is no oppression, it is all smooth and sweet, but it is a knife, nevertheless. Europeans (the British) All they (the Europeans) do is live off of India while they are here. When they go, they carry all they have gained. Dadabhai Naoroji, Essays, Speeches, Addresses and Writings, 1887.
South Africa Case Study Motivations (Rhodes)Reactions (Africans/Europeans)