Chapter 27: British Imperialism in India

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Sepoy mutiny

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Uprising of Indian soldiers against the British

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sepoy

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Indian soldier under British command

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"jewel in the crown"

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Term referring to India as the most valuable of all British colonies

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Raj

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British rule over India from 1757 to 1947

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What problems did British rule bring to India?

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-Indian industry died out because of British trade laws.

-Farmers were no longer able to feed themselves because they were forced to grow cash crops .

-India suffered famines.

-British officials had racist attitudes that threatened Indian culture.

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What was the Sepoy Mutiny

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Indian soldiers were offended by British weapons due to religious feelings.

-Indian soldiers rebelled.

-Indians failed because they were divided; Muslims and Hindus

-British took direct control of British India

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What groups called for change in India?

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Ram Mohum Roy - he wanted to make Indian society more modern and free of foreign control.

Indian National Congress

Muslim League and called for self-government.