1. EQ: How did Imperialism Impact India?
Imperialism in India
EQ: How did Imperialism Impact India?

2. Background Britain had trading posts in India since the 1600s
Britain ruled India through the East India Company – economic imperialism
British viceroys (someone who rules a nation for another nation) governed India

4. Why is India so valuable to the British?
Resources: tea, indigo, cotton, coffee, opium
“Cash Crops” – grown for profit/value
Large population = consumers to buy British goods

6. The Sepoy Rebellion and its Effect
Indian soldiers (Sepoy) rebel against British over various issues
British defeat Sepoys
Effect: British will increase their influence in India

7. Work on “Imperialism’s Impact on India” sheet
Politics
Economics
Culture
Laws
Govts
Leaders
Wars/Conflict
Political views
Freedoms/Rights
Trade
Money
Currency
Business
Jobs
Industry
Racism
Traditions
Religion
Ideas
Social Structure
Languages

8. Economic Britain controlled industries and markets
Indian industries go out of business
Introduction of cash crops leads to starvation
Modernization Efforts:
Railroad, telephones, telegraph, dams, bridges, canals, sanitation efforts

9. Britain in control of India Some natives are allowed local control
Political
Britain in control of India
Some natives are allowed local control

10. Social/Cultural Education Loss of traditional Indian culture
Racists feelings grow
Healthcare
Population growth
Rise of Nationalism – unity against Great Britain