1. British Rule in India Unit 4 Chapter 21 Section 3 6.2.4; 7.2.2; 7.2.4; 7.3.3; 8.2.2

2. Early Revolts 1850’s – 1870’s –Indians distrustful of East India Company –British disrespect Indian leaders and citizens Revolts, though well believed in, not well organized 1876 – British begin to rule India directly

3. Direct British Rule India ruled by a Viceroy (Governor acting through the Monarchy)

4. The Good and Bad of British Rule Brings order and stability Fairly honest Created a new education system Transportation and postal system improved Education system only educated highest ten percent of population British made goods destroyed local businesses Farmers growing less food resulting in starvation

5. Indian Nationalism Indian National Congress –Not calling for immediate independence but reforms –Problem – Hindu vs. Muslim Indians 1915 – Mohandas Gandhi practices peaceful resistance to British Rule 1947 – India granted their independence from Great Britain 1948 – Gandhi is assassinated