British Imperialism in

IndiaLearning Target: What were the positive and negative effects of British rule in India?

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Homework: None.

The Sepoy

Rebellion

• Directions: Complete the

questions below based on the

reading.

• What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?

• Was the Sepoy Rebellion

successful? Explain.

• What were the effects of the

Sepoy Rebellion.

The Sepoy Rebellion leads to Changes in British Controlled India

Directions: Answer the questions below based on the reading.

• Define Raj:

• Why did the British government take direct control of India? How did this impact Indians?

• Describe British attitudes towards the Indians.

• To prevent future rebellions, what were some changes the British made in India?

British Presence in India

India had been the focus of British economic influence since the 1600’s but as Mughal Dynasty declined, British influence increased over India. By the 19th Century, the newly industrialized England increased its influence and domination over India. India became the most valuable “jewel in the crown” of the British Empire because of its abundant raw materials and huge market for selling British manufactured goods. The impacts of this imperial relationship were complex and had both positive and negative effects as seen in these documents.

Directions: Using the stations around the room, identify the pros and cons of British rule in India. Make sure to explain

British Presence in India

Positives Negatives

Shooting an Elephant

Directions: Complete the questions below either during the essay or after listening to the essay.

1. What was Orwell’s message about imperialism?

2. What were the positives and negatives of British rule according to the source?

3. How was does Orwell’s message about imperialism compare with Kipling and Morel’s views of imperialism?