Colonialism in India
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- In this lesson, we will learn about what British colonialism looked like in India after 1857. We will look at different ways in which the British tried to strengthen and justify their control over India, and the ways in which Indians experienced, resisted and responded to British colonialism.
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5 Questions
Q1.
In 1776, what happened to Britain's empire in America?
Britain gained many new American colonies
Q2.
Where did Britain look to rebuild its empire?
West
Q3.
Which of the following would be a clear example of Britain's political dominance over its colonies?
Believing that the white 'race' was superior to other 'races'
Drinking tea produced in a colony
Making money by exploiting cheap labour in a colony
Q4.
'Britain had complete, unchallenged control over its colonies'. True or false?
True
Q5.
Challenge: Which of the following best shows BOTH economic exploitation and culturalism?
Passing British laws in a colony because of a belief that native societies are too 'backward' to make their own laws
Passing British laws in a colony to prevent native people from protesting
Taking land from native people in a colony in order to make money
5 Questions
Q1.
What was the title given to the top governor of India, appointed by the queen?
General
King
Prince
Q2.
Why were British officials in India encouraged not to marry Indian women?
It was illegal
The British thought that marrying Indian women would upset the Indian people
They thought that Indian women would kill the British officials
Q3.
Who was allowed to judge criminal cases involving white British people in the countryside?
Both white European and Indian judges
Only Indian judges
Q4.
How many people are estimated to have died in famines in India in the last 25 years of the nineteenth century?
Between 1 and 2 million people
Between 10 and 15 million people
Between 5 and 10 million people
Q5.
Which one of the following is true?
Indians thought that self-help was a pointless response to British colonialism
The British directly helped many Indians to set up their own businesses
The British put a lot of money into supporting Indian self-help groups