Ch 27-4

Group Discussions

What does it mean that India was the “Jewel of the crown” of the British Empire? Why did the British you India in this way?

Recognizing effects: What were the positive and negative effects of the British imperialism in India? Think about the effects on India's economy, the distribution of political power, and the distribution of economic power.

Drawing conclusions: What incident sparked the Sepoy Mutiny, and why did the Mutiny fail? Think about Imperialism in India, the role of religious beliefs, and the internal conflict in India.

Standards:

I-C.5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of 19th century imperialism from varied perspectives.

Objective:

Summarize the impact of colonialism, rebellion, and the early nationalist movement in India.

Describe the British takeover of India.

Identify positive and negative aspects of British colonialism in India.

Trace early nationalist movements in India.

WICOR: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading

EQ: What were the positive and negative effects of British imperialism in India?

British expand control over India.

East India Company Dominates.

Britain's “Jewel of the Crown.”

British transport trade goods.

Impact of colonialism.

The Sepoy Mutiny.

Indians Rebel.

Turning Point.

Nationalism surfaces in India.

Nationalist groups form.

Vocabulary:

Sepoy

Indian soldier under the British command

"Jewel in the Crown"

Term referring to India as the most valuable of all British colonies

Sepoy Mutiny

Uprising of Indian soldiers against the British

Raj

British rule over India from 1757 to 1947