IMPERIALISM IN INDIA!

Vocabulary

Conflict: a serious disagreement or argument, typically one that lasts a long time

IMPERIALISM IN INDIA!Notes – Write this down!!!

Motivation for Imperialism

India had a lot of natural resources, such as tea, indigo, coffee, cotton, jute, and opium.

India supplied a lot of raw materials for the factories.

There were a lot of people in India, 300 million, that would buy British products.

How Britain Gained Control of India

In 1757, Robert Clive led East India Company troops and won victory over India

When revolts and outbreaks started happening, the British government decided that they can’t have anymore outbreaks, so the rule of India was put directly under the British Crown.

British East India Company Agents

Effects of Imperialism When the British

colonized India they built 40,000 miles of railroad and 70,000 miles of paved roadway

Britain also linked India to the modern world through modern science and modern thought.

Effects of Imperialism Even though it was a good

thing that England setup a government in India they turned it into a burden because they did not let any natives into the important positions.

Improved educational and literacy.

British troops cleared central India of bandits and local warfare.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Nx3rZ_Fng

While watching the video, write down 3 positive effects of Imperialism on India and 3 negative effects.

Article

Read the article silently and independently and answer the questions in your notes section.

How the Imperial Power Was Removed Two nationalist groups, the

Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, were formed.

Mahatma Gandhi led millions of people in national campaigns of non-violent civil disobedience.

On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from British rule

Young Mohandas K. Gandhi, 1876

1869 - 1948

Gandhi with the londonvegetarian society, 1890

Gandhi as a Lawyer in Johannesburg, So. Africa

Gandhi Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-BzMayiGCw

While watching the video, write down 3 facts you learned, 2 facts you already knew, and 1 question you still have

Vocabulary Review

An event or contest in which people compete

Higher in rank, status, or quality

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage

Regulated European colonization and trade in Africa

A belief that involves an individual identifying with, or becoming attached to, one's nation

Ticket out the Door

Give two examples of how Imperialism affected India (think causes/effects/Nationalism, etc).