IMPERIALISM – INDIAMizell, Tubbs, Hatling

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONHow did Imperialism impact India’s politics, economy, and culture?

BACKGROUNDBritain had trading posts in India since

the 1600sRuled India through the East India

CompanyBritish viceroys (someone who rules a

nation for another nation) governed India

WHY IS INDIA SO VALUABLE TO THE BRITISH?

Resources: tea, indigo, cotton, coffee, opium“Cash Crops” – grown

for profit/valueLarge population = consumers to buy British goods

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7CxKVIQKx4 (famine)

THE SEPOY REBELLION AND ITS EFFECT

Indian soldiers rebel against British over various issues

British defeat SepoysEffect: British will increase their

influence in India

PUNISHMENT FOR SEPOYShttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yXKbd5IDzU&list=PLFF3350B3EE811B9A

WORK ON “IMPERIALISM’S IMPACT ON INDIA” SHEET

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