Chapter 11, Section 4

Key Terms & NamesSepoy“jewel in the crown”Sepoy MutinyRaj

Setting the Stage1600’s: British economic interest in India

began

1707: Mughal Empire began collapsingDozens of states began to break away

1757: Robert Clive led East India Company troops in a victory in the Battle of Plassey

1757 – 1858: East India Company was the leading power in India

Who is the East India Trading Company?(pg. 358, Map)

Founded in 1600’s when British set up trading posts at Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta

Company ruled India with little interference from British government until beginning of 19th Century

Company held it’s own army led by British officers and sepoys (Indian soldiers)

Britain’s “Jewel in the Crown” Viewed India as the

“jewel in the crown” of their colonies

British set up restrictions to prevent Indian economy from operating on its own

Indian goods could not compete with British goods

British Transport Trade GoodsBritish brought in

railroads to transport raw products

TeaIndigoCoffeeCotton JuteOpium

Impact of ColonialismNEGATIVE POSITIVEBritish held most political

and economic power

Restricted Indian-owned industries (cotton

Emphasis on cash crops

Threat to traditional Indian life

World’s 3rd largest railway network

Modern roadwork, sanitation, telegraph lines, dams

Railroad brought unity to connect regions

Schools and colleges were founded

The Sepoy Mutiny (pg. 359-360)Why were the Indians upset with British rule?

What happened on May 10, 1857? Why?

Why didn’t the Indians unite against the British?

What form did British rule take under Raj?

In what ways did the Sepoy Mutiny change the political climate of India?