LP4: Economy of Asia British Imperialism

Who was in control of parts of India since the 1600's?

• Oriental Trading Company

• Target

• China

• British East India Company

What military force backed up the British East India Company?

The Indian mercenaries that protected the interests and controlled the population were called...

Why did the Sepoy Mercenaries turn on their British employers?

When Britian took over ALL control of India, what happened to the citizens of India? There are at least three things that should be included in your response.

Great Britian thought of India as "the Crown Jewel of the British Empire".

• Yes!

• No!

The British started growing opium in India to trade with China. China didn't like it. This led to the First Opium War. Explain what happened. Who won? What were the benefits of the victory?

What does REBELLION mean?