India wins Freedom

Intent of a powerful nation to control the politics, economics, & culture of weaker nations or regions

Extending a country's power & influence using diplomacy or military force 

• Spheres of Influence
• Settlement Colonies
• Nationalism
• Imperialism 

What ideas motivated Imperialism?

• Nationalism

• Christianity

• Social Darwinism/National Superiority

• All the above

What is the definition of Imperialism?

• Acquiring the most diversity for all.

• Claiming territory for God.

• One people ruling or controlling another.

• Makin wealthy people richer.

What is the definition of a Colony?

• A territory which is claimed in the name of God and Christianity.

• A territory governed by a foreign power.

• A territory that has its own government but is controlled by a foreign power.

• A territory in which a country claims exclusive political or economic rights.

Why did the British colonize India?

• They wanted to trade with India

• They needed raw materials/natural resources

• They wanted markets inside of India

• All the above

What was the purpose of the British East India Company?(Besides Trading?)

• Ruling much of India.

• Enslaving the native people.

• Controlling the drug trade.

• Teaching Indians about democracy.

What changes were made in India due to the East India Company’s rule?

• Converting all Hindus to Christianity

• Education and the English language.

• Setting up a dictatorship.

• Making all Indians swear allegiance to the crown.

How did the East India Company take control over much of India?

• Being nice and becoming friendly.

• Killing off of top Indian officials.

• Buying the leaders with wealth

• Causing chaos and division between Indian rulers,

Why did Europeans improve roads, build bridges, and put down railroad tracks in their colonies?

• To obtain raw materials for their industries

• Provide high-paying jobs for the colonists

• Impress the colonists with their technology

• Help missionaries spread the Christian religion

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

• Raja
• Viceroy
• Sepoy