Imperialism in India/Latin America

What was the British East India Company?

• A company formed for the production of military supplies so Britain could rule India

• A company formed for the creation of naval trading ports in India

• A company formed for the construction of roads and railroads in India

• A company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India

The Sepoy Mutiny broke out because:

• Poor working conditions for Indians

• Poverty in cities controlled by East India Trading Co.

• Growing distrust over British practices

• Growing demand for higher wages

The Sepoy Mutiny failed because:

• Indians were outgunned by the British

• Indians were outnumbered by the British

• Indians were hesitant to use military means

• Indians were divided by religion.

The ultimate outcome of the Sepoy Mutiny was:

• Britain relinquished control of India

• Britain moved from indirect to direct rule of India

• Britain spent millions rebuilding India after war

• Britain apologized for imperialism and brought troops home

Which was NOT a benefit of British rule in India?

• Order and stability was established

• Improved infrastructure

• A new education system was introduced

• Economic prosperity for Indian people

What was a viceroy?

• A type of currency used in ancient times
• A naval commander in another territory

• A military official

• An authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign

The introduction of British industry led to:

• More jobs for people

• Starvation due to lack of food production

• More goods and services introduced

• Advancement in education and technology.

The Indian National Congress was created for the purpose of:

• promoting religious conflict among Indians
• establishing British rule in India
• maintaining the status quo of colonial rule
• gaining a larger share in government for educated Indians

Mohandas Ghandhi sought to bring:

• A military revolution against British rule

• A non-violent resistance for independence

• Education and technology from South Africa

• A religious revival that would resist Western values

Who were the Creoles in Latin America?

• Permanent residents descended from Europeans

• Temporary residents who worked in Latin America

• Native Americans who had learned French during occupation

• Slaves who were owned by permanent residents of Latin America