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Imperialism in India. I. British East India Company took over India.

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1 Imperialism in India

2 I. British East India Company took over India

3 II. British Policies and Goals A. Economic - make money B. Develop infrastructure (Basic facilities like roads and railroads) C. Preserve peace between Muslims and Hindus D. Social change (i.e. give women more rights)

4 III. Problems with the East India Company A. They imposed a “Glass Ceiling” on Indian workers B. They forced farmers to start producing cash crops instead of food = Famine

5 C. Sepoy Rebellion 1. Required Sepoys to Serve Anywhere 2. Allowed Hindu Widows to Remarry 3. New Rifles Issued to Sepoys with cartridges covered in cow and pig fat

6 Sepoy Rebellion

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8 IV. Benefits of English Rule A. Peace and Order B. Western Education and Wealth for the Upper Class C. Railroads, telegraph, and postal system

9 VI. Nationalism in India A. Led by Mohandas Gandhi, Indians develop an overwhelming pride in their country. B.India achieved independence in 1947 C.Pakistan was then created out of India for the Indian Muslims


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