Imperialism India

What was different about Imperialism in India than Africa?

• Africa had many countries to take control while India only had one

• Great Britain did not Imperialize Africa

• India had many countries to take control while Africa only had one

Which company controlled India?

• British India Tea Company

• British East India Company

• East India Trading Company

True or False, the British East India Company had an army?

• True

• False

Indians who joined the British Army?

• Sepays

• Soldiers

• Sepoys

What caused the Sepoy Mutiny?

• their ammunition was being greased with pork and beef

• there ammunition was being greased with chicken and fish

• they didn't agree with how the British East India Company was running their country

Why was India a "Jewel in the Crown"?

• There were a lot of jewels mined there

• There were a lot of raw materials which was great for Britain's economy

• India was a beautiful place to visit and tourism brought in money

Which 3 were raw materials India produced?

• Tea

• Coffee

• Diamonds

• Jute

Which 3 were positives for India?

• Telephone lines were installed

• Railroads were built which brought unity across India

• Sanitation and public health improved

• Indians were given more opportunities for their businesses

What were 3 negatives for India?

• British held all economic power

• British put restrictions on Indian owned businesses

• Indians were moved to "homelands" and couldn't leave without a passbook

• Racist attitudes of most British officials and missionaries threatened Indian traditional life

What was the turning point in India?

• 1856 British East India Company lost control of India

• 1857 Sepoy Mutiny

• 1858 British government took over control