The document discusses Rudyard Kipling's poem "The White Man's Burden" and provides context about European imperialism in India. It describes how the British East India Company gained control of India in the 17th-18th centuries through trade and military power. This led to unrest among Indian troops and the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857, after which Britain took direct control of India. The effects of British rule included new economic and social changes as well as the growth of Indian nationalism seeking independence in the late 19th/early 20th centuries.

1. Rudyard Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden”

2. With a partner, read Rudyard Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden” and answer the following questions, using complete sentences: What was "the white man's burden"? What did Kipling mean by "exile"? Who were the "captives"? What is meant by the phrase "To seek another's profit, And work another's gain"? What does Kipling predict will happen "when your goal is nearest"? According to this poem, what rewards will the white man reap for his efforts?

3. PreClass – Recall our study of Imperialism to answer the following questions. Define Imperialism. List 2 reasons why the Europeans were interested in Africa. What were some of the effects of Imperialism in Africa?

4. Extent of the British Empire in 1886 What is the purpose of this map? How could it be seen as imperial propaganda?

5. The British in India

6. Imperialism Control by one country of the political, social and economic life of another country or region. Motives Political Cultural economic

7. Mughal Empire Ruled N. India, Pakistan 15-1600s Muslims – ruled a large Hindu majority Religious tolerance Centralized govt. Influenced art, architecture

8. Early European Influence 1498 – Portuguese arrive trading posts, missionaries 1600s -Dutch, French and British broke into Portuguese trade monopoly

9. The East India Company Est. in 1600 Trading posts, forts at Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata gold and silver (Br.) for spices, silk, tea, textiles (cotton)*** (Indian) 1700s – Br. v. French – Brits win control of trade British trading company (investors) traded mainly in cotton, silk, indigo dye, tea, and opium Controlled India through military power

10. EIC – ruled directly and indirectly Taxes, Land, legal code, court system Br. checked power of EIC Grievances Outlawed Hindu rituals (suttee) High taxes on farmers missionaries East India Company Rule

12. Sepoy Rebellion - 1857 Sepoys – Indian troops in Br. Army Violations of religious principles Rifles greased with beef/pork fat Fight in foreign lands (lose caste) New Delhi – spread across northern/central India Br. Put down uprising EFFECT: DISTRUST BETWEEN BRITISH AND INDIANS Sepoys – Indian troops in the British army Religious problems: Rumor: cartridges for new rifles were greased with beef or pork fat! Fighting overseas would cause Hindus to lose caste Rebellion across N and C India EFFECT: British take India as a colony! Sepoy Rebellion

13. Areas of the Sepoy Mutiny, 1857

14. Sepoy Rebellion - 1857

15. Sepoys, 1850s

16. Execution of Sepoys: “The Devil’s Wind”

17. India becomes the "Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire

18. Queen Victoria in India

19. Queen Victoria: Empress of India

20. British Empire - 1921

21. Get creative! Read the section that your group has been assigned. Write down 7 important facts . Creatively present your 7 facts to the class by creating one of the following: Rap Skit Song poem Get Creative!

22. India: British Colony, 1858 Why? Financial trouble for BEIC, sepoy rebellion Ruled directly , except for 1/3 of subcontinent Reformed law code and court system

23. Effects of British Rule New economic patterns Industrial Revolution (1800s) Markets – ruined Indian industries (especially cloth – cheap factory cloth replaces indigenous cloth making!) Cash crops – to pay for British goods (tea, pepper, cotton)

24. Social Changes Improved sanitary conditions = population growth, urbanization “ English” education Growth of educated middle class Effects of British Rule

25. Pre Class How did the British East India Company change during its 250-year history? Britain instituted some reforms during its hold on India. In what ways did those reforms benefit India? In what ways did they benefit the British?

26. Indian Nationalism Fueled by educated middle and upper classes Indian National Congress (INC) – 1885 Demanded independence ( swaraj) post-WWI Brits granted limited self govt. to some areas

27. The Muslim League Muhammad Ali Jinnah wanted 2 separate nations (Hindu, Muslim)