1. India and Imperialism

2. Colonial Parent Country
The British Crown took over direct control of India from the East India Company in
Many Indians were forced into labor to construct roads, trading docks, and railroads.
They were also banned from government positions and had little rights and lower wages than European counterparts.

3. Colonial Parent Country
As economic exploitation increased, India became determined to start a semi-nonviolent freedom movement in
Parliament of the United Kingdom withdrew the right of the British East India Company to rule India in 1858 as a result of the revolt of 1858.
The movement led to the formation of modern India and Muslim Pakistan.

4. Effects of Imperialism on Native Population-Negative
The British destroyed the Indian culture.
Disregarded locals and natives traditions
Overall India was treated poorly
Mughal Leader Bahadur Shah II was exiled and Queen Victoria became empress in 1877

5. Effects of Imperialism on Native Population- Postitive
India was a colony.
Infrastructure improved
Ports and Railroads improved and were built
Education improved

6. Independence Movement
It started in around 1857 to 1947.
India was occupied by Great Britain during this time.
Mahatma Gandhi was a major influence during this movement.
Mahatma Gandhi was a renowned lawyer.

7. Independence Movement
Mahatma Gandhi used many non violent protests to successfully obtain the independence of his country.
He was one of the only people who studied British law as an Indian.

8. Current State of the country
Imperialism caused all of these issues within the country
Goods and population increased
More technology was created and education increased.
Racism from the British
A loss of money from wars
The British ruined their economy
The caste system was removed by the British when they made people more equal.

9. Current State of the Country in 2016
The country’s economy is currently lower than the world average. Under a quarter of the population is in poverty now. The current government in use is a federal government and also a constitutional republic.

10. Work Cited
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Webb, Richard. " Imperialism in India." Imperialism in India. New Canaan Public Schools. Web. 18 Feb
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Cleary, Vern. “A Case Study of British Imperialism in India” Web. 18 Feb. 2016
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