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“Pink Cheeks” Review �Please get out your Pink Cheeks worksheet � 5 -10 minutes to complete it �Go over your answers/evidence for the Pink Cheeks reading as a table group.

British Imperialism in India

Goals for today We will understand: • How and why the British colonized India • What effects that had on Indians

Beginnings �Britain took an economic interest in India in the 1600 s � 1707, the Mughal Empire was collapsing �East India Company stepped in and took over Became the leading power in India They had a monopoly on trade

Jewel in the Crown �Britain saw India as its most important colony Major supplier of Britain’s raw materials 300 million people (potential market) Railroad network to transport goods

East India Company • Officials at the East India company were almost like the rulers of the country • Had their own armed forces & could sign treaties

British Expansion • British gradually expanded over India • Collected huge wealth • Local merchants had to trade only with Britain • Local weavers went out of business as Britain forced India to buy textiles from England

Armies • British allowed Indians to serve in their army, but treated them poorly • Indian soldiers serving under British=sepoy • Denied higher positions in spite of their abilities

British Innovations in India • Britain introduced modern technology • Built railways throughout India • Established Law Courts and civil services • Established factories, schools and universities

What are the positive & negative impacts for India? • Brainstorm a pro-con list individually • Share your list with your table group

Impact of Colonization Cons: • British had the power • British restricted Indian industries • Famines • Racist attitudes • Destruction of traditional Indian culture Pros: • World’s 3 rd largest railroad • More modern economy • Education � Technology: Road network Telephone & telegraph Bridges

Sepoy Mutiny - 1857 � Economic problems were increasing- increased tension � 85 sepoys refused to accept cartridges They were jailed � The sepoys rebelled Marched to Delhi, captured the city Rebellion spread to northern and central India

DEFINITIONS • Mutiny - an open rebellion against the proper authorities, esp. by soldiers or sailors against their officers. (Usually seen as unjustified. ) • Revolution - a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system. (Often seen as justified. )

Free Write �FREE WRITE QUESTION: What is the difference between a mutiny and a revolution? Describe a situation that would be a mutiny and one that would be a revolution.