Britain became interested in India due to its riches, culture, and mystery. India eventually became part of the British Empire in the late 18th century. According to the British, their rule benefited both Britain and India - Britain received goods like tea and textiles from India and sent products like cotton in return. Britain launched projects in India to modernize its technology, development, and culture. However, British rule was not without issues. Indians rebelled against British rule in 1857 over various grievances including attempts to spread Christianity. It took Britain 18 months to defeat the rebellion. The rebellion led Britain to reform its administration of India.

1. Milagros Bustos
Candela Moscoso
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Tomás Pugliese
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2. British people were fascinated by India,
because of India’s riches, culture and
mystery.
India ended up becoming part of the
British Empire in the latter half of the
18th century.
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3. According to British people, Britain’s rule was
good, not only for Britain, but also for India.
Britain received tea, spices, textiles and diamonds
from India, and sent cotton and cloth products in
exchange.
Britain gave India a part of its soldiers and governors
(Which protected the land and ruled over it
respectively).
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4. India was not completely
ruled by British governors,
though. There were still
some Indian princes who
had control over their
respective territories,
although they did
cooperate with Britain.
They lost their political
independence, and ended
up adopting British
customs and sending
children to British schools,
but generally became very
wealthy.
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5. Technologic and developmental projects were
launched in India. Indian culture was also
modernized.
By 1857, around 4000 meters of railway
tracks had been built.
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6. Britain also modernized India’s customs, such
as religion.
Britain tried to spread Christianity in India; in
1832 there were already 58 missions trying to
do it.
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7. Taxes in India were heavy, but were collected
fairly and efficiently.
Additionally, those taxes were used to make
life on India better; spending them on
education and health, making new schools,
bridges, roads…
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8. A part of India’s soil was also used by
Britain as farm land, as there wasn’t
much of it in Britain itself.
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9. People in India eventually rebelled against Britain in
1857 (A rebellion known as the Indian Mutiny).
This began with some Indian troops (sepoys), who
were serving in the East India Company army.
This rebellion included many Indian
leaders who had a wide range of complaints
against British rule.
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10. The rebellion, as stated before, started in the
Indian army.
Most Indian soldiers were Muslim or Hindu and
felt humilliated by the way British soldiers treated
them, and eventually refused to follow any more
orders.
Britain was accused by many Indian rulers of
forcing a religion (Christianism) on people.
The rebellion spread across India, and it took
Britain 18 months to defeat it. The Indians
involved in the rebellion either fled or were
killed.
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11. The rebellion, ended in 1858 with the “Act for the Better
Government of India” (Which ended the East India
Company), changed the British’s view on their rule
over India, and made them try to treat Indians a bit
better.
Many English commanders, soldiers
and innocent people alike were
killed.
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12. Some questions…
 What in India “attracted” Britain?
 Why was British rule in India good for both
countries?
 What did Britain give to India? And what did it
receive in return?
 How did Britain’s rule in India affect it in a positive
way? And how did it affect it in a negative one?
 What happened when India rebelled?
 Who was Mahatma Gandhi?
 How did Mahatma Gandhi’s movements change
British rule over India?
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