Monday – December 10, 2012 Mr. Lombardi

Do Now: List and describe at least two positive (+) & two negative (-) effects of Imperialism.

Aim: How did British Imperialism affect India?

Imperialism Affects Africa

• British Imperialism in India:– Read the handout; highlight all important parts.– Answer all questions in full sentences.– Complete the graphic organizer on the front.– DO NOT COPY ANOTHER STUDENT’S WORK!– Due: Tomorrow, December 11

H.W. #5

British East India Company Sepoy RebellionImperialism in India Notes

• British trading company who took advantage of instability in India & gained control of the government.

• It became the base for British Imperialism in India.

• The sepoys (Hindu & Muslim soldiers) were forced to use pig & cow grease on their weapons. This went against their religious teachings.

• Showed a lack of respect by the British towards Indian culture & religion.

• 1857: Sepoys revolt against the British in India.

• Turmoil – extreme confusion, chaos, great disorder.

• Viceroy – governor of a colony who rules for the mother country.

• Profitable – money made on an investment.• Suttee – ritual suicide of widowed wives.

Review vocabulary from Handout

• Read the Handout & underline or highlight the important information

• Answer questions 1 – 4 on the handout

What does this cartoon tell you about life in India under British rule?

Summary

1. Create a Newspaper headline illustrating what is going on in India at this time.

2. Write a paragraph about the situation.

• How did British Imperialism affect India?

Critical Thinking Questions:1. How can we analyze the causes of 19th century

imperialism?2. How was British imperialism of India both

positive and negative for the people of India?3. If you were an imperialist how would you justify

your position?4. How did the Sepoy rebellion lead to India

becoming a British colony?5. Why might the Indian’s want to rule themselves

even though the British brought many positive impacts to India?

Regents Prep - Imperialism