Imperialism Analyzing Imperialism with Multiple Perspectives & British Imperialism in India.
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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.
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.
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
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
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Higher in rank, status, or quality
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage
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A belief that involves an individual identifying with, or becoming attached to, one's nation