British Colonial Expansion in India
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What did the British establish the East India Company to acquire?

  • Spices and other goods found in Asia
  • Workers for their factories and mills
  • Soldiers for their armies and navies
  • Both A and B (correct)

    • What was the role of viceroys appointed by the British government in India beginning in the 1800s?

    Represent the interests of the crown

    What does the shaded area on the map show?

    The Mughal Empire in the 1700s

    Who ran the regional governments set up by the East India Company in India?

    <p>Company governors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused most ordinary Indian citizens to suffer during British rule?

    <p>Famines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the Indian National Congress founded in 1885?

    <p>To lobby for equal status for Indians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the British raj's rule end in India?

    <p>1947</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the All-India Muslim League in the late 1800s?

    <p>A political party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Indian soldiers who served in the East India Company's private army called?

    <p>Sepoys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one positive result of the British raj's rule in India?

    <p>India had the fourth-largest railway network in the world by 1900</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did British imperialism affect the people of India?

    <p>Great Britain colonized India for the betterment of Great Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the main goals of the East India Company when it was created in 1600?

    <p>Establish trading posts, bring trade goods back to Britain, spread British influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the power of the Mughal Empire as the East India Company's influence grew?

    <p>The Mughal Empire began to decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the East India Company act by the 1750s?

    <p>It began acting more as a government than a company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major economic impact of the East India Company's rule in India?

    <p>Restricted Indian manufacturing to protect British interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Robert Clive believe about Indian troops in his letter to the prime minister?

    <p>Indian troops would readily enter British service due to better pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of sepoys in the East India Company's expansion?

    <p>They served as an army to expand the Company's rule during the 1800s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    British Colonial Expansion

    • The East India Company was established for trade, focusing on spices and goods in Asia, and expanding military resources and factory workers in India.
    • The British government appointed viceroys to represent the Crown's interests in India beginning in the 1800s.

    Historical Context

    • The Mughal Empire was the dominant power in India during the establishment of the East India Company in the 1600s, uniting both Hindus and Muslims.
    • The Mughal Empire's decline in the 1700s facilitated the East India Company's growth and establishment of regional governance in India.

    Socio-Economic Impact

    • Ordinary Indian citizens suffered from famines during British rule.
    • India developed one of the world’s largest railway networks by 1900 as a positive effect of British raj.

    Political Developments

    • The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 to advocate for equal rights for Indians.
    • The All-India Muslim League emerged in the late 1800s as a significant political entity.

    Military Aspects

    • Indian soldiers in the East India Company's army were known as sepoys, who were better compensated than by local powers.
    • The British used a small, well-paid sepoy army to expand and enforce their rule, while also fostering an environment of discontent among Indians.

    Economic Exploitation

    • The East India Company transitioned from a trading entity to a governing body by the 1750s, substantially altering India's economy.
    • India was a source of raw materials like cotton, which were sent to Britain for manufacturing, while local Indian industries were suppressed.

    Cultural Repercussions

    • Resistance against British rule grew as traditions faced challenges and many Indians experienced loss of land and wealth.
    • The Rifle Cartridge Crisis highlighted tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities, stemming from cultural insensitivity under British rule.

    Conclusion of Control

    • The British raj officially ended in India in 1947, marking a significant historical change.

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    Explore the significant events and impacts of British colonial expansion in India, focusing on the establishment of the East India Company and the socio-political developments that followed. This quiz covers the historical context of the Mughal Empire, the changes brought about during British rule, and the rise of political movements advocating for Indian rights.

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