British in India

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Instead of the British government colonizing India, British power in India was exercised by...

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the British East India Company.

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Native Indians who served in the British East India Co. army

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Sepoy

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Who controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?

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Britain East India Company

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Indian nationalism in the 1800s began as a reaction to: Communist Revolutions, Religious Conflict, British Rule, long periods of drought and famine

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British Rule

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What were some of the positive impacts of British Imperialism on India?

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New infrastructure was created along with schools.

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What was the result of the Sepoy Rebellion?

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An end to company rule and more strict control from the British gov't

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Why did the British colonize India?

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They wanted to trade with India, needed raw materials/natural resources, and wanted markets inside of India.

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What was the title of the British official, a governor who ruled as a representative of a monarch?

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Viceroy

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What was one of the benefits of British rule?

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Brought order & stability and honest government.

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What resulted from the introduction of British textiles & other manufactured goods?

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British manufactured goods drove local industries out of business.