British Imperialism in India

British Imperialism in India
Where is India again?

Population of 300,000,000

“The Jewel In The Crown of the British Empire”

What’s the difference between African and Indian elephants?
Indian elephants are smaller and only males have tusks.

British Expand Control Over India British East India Company Until 1800s ruled with little interference from British government Sepoy: Indian Soldier

“A delicate and dangerous machine, which a little mismanagement may easily turn against us”

Indians Rebel 1857 Sepoy Rebellion Causes? Overseas service Against the Hindu religion! Remarriage Also against religious beliefs!

Indians Rebel 1857 Sepoy Rebellion Rumor about cartridge seals

Indians Rebel How do Muslims feel about pork? How do Hindus feel about cows?

India’s Exports - CASH CROPS Jute- 765,000 tons in 1909

India’s Exports - CASH CROPS Wheat-1.3 Million tons in 1914

India’s Exports - CASH CROPS Oilseeds-1.5 million tons in 1913

India’s Exports - CASH CROPS Lots of Cotton, hides, and skins

India’s Exports - CASH CROPS Tea- 192 Million pounds in 1900

What are positives of imperialism in India? 3rd largest railroad in the world What is the social system under Hinduism?

Problems for Indians Weak Leadership Muslims and Hindus don’t cooperate English Raj from

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