1. Imperialism in Asia

2. India Before British rule in India, the Mughal Empire had ruled
Started to lose power in the 1700s
As Mughals faded, British force strengthened
East India Company
British tried to introduce Western Culture to Indians
Christianity, end slavery, get rid of caste system, improve women’s status

3. India Series of unpopular moves angered Indians
Forced Indian Soldiers to fight for British Army
Against religion
Allowed Hindu widows to remarry
Soldiers issued rifles
Cartridges were lined with animal fat
Had to tear off tip with their mouth
Cows were sacred to Hindus
Pigs forbidden to Muslims
Refused to load their rifles

4. India
When Soldiers refused to load their weapons, the Britsh imprisoned them
Caused massive rebellion
Many British were killed
Eventually British stopped rebellion
East India Company no longer in charge
India is now directly under the rule of the British Crown

5. India India was rich with resources
Britain made India its brightest jewel in their empire
Built roads and set up railways
Could now transport goods all over
Telegraph improved communication
Suez Canal increased trade
Changed agriculture

6. India Some Changes were good, some were bad
Increased medical technology caused huge population growth
Famine
Positives
Legal system promoted justice for all, despite caste
Railroads and communication allowed for travel
Higher education

7. India Different views on Imperialism
Some Indians welcomed British rule
Some wanted more Indian influence in Government
By late 1800s many Indians started nationalist movements
Indian National Congress
Wanted more self rule
Story of India part 6