1. British Imperialism in India
Chapter 11, Section 4

2. Key Terms & Names
Sepoy
“jewel in the crown”
Sepoy Mutiny
Raj

3. Setting the Stage 1600’s: British economic interest in India began
1707: Mughal Empire began collapsing
Dozens of states began to break away
1757: Robert Clive led East India Company troops in a victory in the Battle of Plassey
1757 – 1858: East India Company was the leading power in India

4. Who is the East India Trading Company? (pg. 358, Map)
Founded in 1600’s when British set up trading posts at Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta
Company ruled India with little interference from British government until beginning of 19th Century
Company held it’s own army led by British officers and sepoys (Indian soldiers)

5. Britain’s “Jewel in the Crown”
Viewed India as the “jewel in the crown” of their colonies
British set up restrictions to prevent Indian economy from operating on its own
Indian goods could not compete with British goods

6. British Transport Trade Goods
British brought in railroads to transport raw products
Tea
Indigo
Coffee
Cotton Jute
Opium

7. Impact of Colonialism NEGATIVE POSITIVE
British held most political and economic power
Restricted Indian-owned industries (cotton
Emphasis on cash crops
Threat to traditional Indian life
World’s 3rd largest railway network
Modern roadwork, sanitation, telegraph lines, dams
Railroad brought unity to connect regions
Schools and colleges were founded

8. The Sepoy Mutiny (pg )
Why were the Indians upset with British rule?
What happened on May 10, 1857? Why?
Why didn’t the Indians unite against the British?
What form did British rule take under Raj?
In what ways did the Sepoy Mutiny change the political climate of India?