HW#1 [MP#3] British Imperialsim

1. Terms & Names

Sepoy - was formerly the designation given to an Indian soldier in the service of a European power. In the modern Indian Army, Pakistan Army and Bangladesh Army it remains in use for the rank of private soldier.

"Jewel In The Crown" - is a British television serial about the final days of the British Raj in India during World War II, based upon the Raj Quartet novels by Paul Scott. Granada Television produced it for the ITV network.

Sepoy Mutiny - Indian Mutiny: discontent with British administration in India led to numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down after several battles and sieges (notably the siege at Lucknow)

Raj - British dominion over India (1757-1947)

2. Taking Notes

Cause:

1.Decline of the Mugnal Empire.

2.Colonial Policies.

3.Sepoy Mutiny.

Effect:

1.Rise of east India trading company.

2.Indians became a lower class then the British.

3.Increased distrust between the British and Indians.

3. Analyzing

The positive effects of the imperialism in India is the contribution to its unity and growth of nationalism. With the British having control over the Indians felt that they were second in their own country. The Indians were discriminated by the British. These feelings of Nationalism led to the founding of two Nationalist groups. As their feelings increased, conflict between the Indians and the British increased as well. Soon, they began to struggle over the control for India, which led to Indians uniting such as during the Sepoy Mutiny.