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British Imperialism in India

British Imperialism in India. Chapter 11, Section 4. Key Terms & Names. Sepoy “jewel in the crown” Sepoy Mutiny Raj. Setting the Stage. 1600’s: British economic interest in India began 1707: Mughal Empire began collapsing Dozens of states began to break away

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British Imperialism in India

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  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. 359-360) • 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?

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