1. Unit 3: Nationalism to Imperialism
5.9.16

2. Sepoy Rebellion
Sepoy= Indian soldier serving under British orders
New rifles were issued to the soldiers that had a tighter fit and used paper cartridges that came pre-greased. To load the rifle, sepoys had to bite the cartridge open to release the powder. The grease used on these cartridges was rumored to include tallow derived from beef, which would be offensive to Hindus, and pork, which would be offensive to Muslims.

3. Sepoy Rebellion
Economic problems were increasing, increased tension
85 sepoys refused to accept the new cartridges & they were jailed
The sepoys rebelled
Marched to Delhi, captured the city
Rebellion spread to northern and central India

4. DEFINITIONS
Mutiny - an open rebellion against the proper authorities, esp. by soldiers or sailors against their officers. (Usually seen as unjustified.)
Revolution - a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system. (Often seen as justified.)

5. Sepoy: Mutiny or Revolution?
Answer the questions
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6. Question 11 Add to your answer:
The authors of the two articles have very different perspectives. Which do you agree with and why?

7. After Sepoy The uprising lasted for 6 months
It took the East India Company a whole year to regain complete control

8. After Sepoy Tensions between Britain and India increased
“It is the consciousness of the inherent superiority of the European which has won us for India. However well educated and clever a native may be, and however brave he may prove himself, I believe no rank we can bestow on him would cause him to be considered an equal of the British officer.”
Lord Kitchener

9. Internal Divisions
Ultimately, at this point, India was unable to unite to overthrow British rule
Hindus didn’t want Muslim Mughal Empire restored
Muslims didn’t want to share power with Hindus
Sikhs also remained loyal to the British

10. “The British Raj”
System of government the British implemented after the Sepoy uprising:
India governed more closely
Huge famines and cholera outbreaks during this time
Great Famine of 1876– million to 10.3 million people died
Deaths in India between 1817 and 1860 are estimated to have exceeded 15 million people

11. Nationalism in India Two Nationalist groups:
Indian National Congress (1885)
Muslim League (1906)
Both called for self-government

12. Steps towards independence
Government of India Act of 1909
Gave Indians limited roles in central government
WWI becomes the final turning point…