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The 1857 revolt was a major uprising against British rule in India and marked a turning point in Indian history. It was caused by growing political, administrative, economic, social, religious, and military discontent among Indian rulers and the population. Specifically, the British policies of annexation under the Doctrine of Lapse, disrespect shown to the Mughal emperor, exclusion of Indians from high posts, and lack of representation fueled resentment and led many to support the revolt against the British East India Company's rule. The revolt marked the first major challenge to British authority in India.
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1. The document discusses the various causes that led to the Indian War of Independence in 1857, including political, economic, social, religious and military factors.
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3. Religiously, the British propagated Christianity aggressively and passed laws interfering with local customs and beliefs. Socially and militarily, the British disbanded armies of annexed states, showed racial discrimination, and introduced cartridges greased with cow or pig fat offensive to Hindus and Muslims.
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2. Politically, the British annexed many states using the Doctrine of Lapse and policies of expansion, angering local rulers. Economically, the British destroyed local industries, imposed an unfair tax system, and created widespread unemployment.
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The document summarizes "The Unredeemed Captive" by Susan Hiner about Eunice Williams, who was captured as a child during a French and Native American attack on Deerfield, Massachusetts in 1704. Eunice was taken to Kahnawake in Montreal, Canada to live with the Mohawk Iroquois. She was quickly adopted into her new family and forgot English, becoming unwilling to return to New England. Her father Rev. John Williams tried unsuccessfully to ransom her. In 1740, Eunice visited her brother Stephen in Massachusetts but refused to stay, as she now considered Kahnawake her true home. She died in 1785 in Kahnawake and never permanently returned to
Chapter 4 Terms
The document provides background information on several topics:
1. It describes the Anglo-Saxons as Germanic tribes that invaded Britain and established the English nation until the Norman conquest in 1066.
2. It provides brief biographies of several important historical figures, including Matthew Perry, Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii, Alfred Mahan, and Theodore Roosevelt.
3. It discusses several topics related to American imperialism such as Pan-Americanism, the Platt Amendment, and the Boxer Rebellion.
English Colonies of North America
The document summarizes life in the early English colonies of North America, specifically the Chesapeake and Puritan colonies. In the Chesapeake colonies, the upper class was less educated than in England and ruled through brutality and fines. Common planters accepted their rule only when tobacco profits were high and rebelled otherwise. Laborers were overworked and often died young from disease. In the Puritan colonies, the Puritans tried to transform the land to resemble England and viewed the Indians as savages. Small conflicts over land led to wars between the colonists and Indians, such as the Pequot War, where Puritans massacred 400 Pequot.
American colonies part 2
- English colonists began settling in Virginia in the early 1600s to establish plantations and raise commodities for trade. The colony struggled at first with many colonists dying of disease and hunger.
- Tobacco was discovered to grow well in Virginia's climate and became a highly profitable cash crop by the 1630s, driving the colonial economy. The colony also used an indentured servitude system to bring laborers from England.
- Relations with local Native American tribes like the Powhatan were often hostile, including attacks on colonists and the capture of Pocahontas. Over time the English seized more land and displaced tribes.
English colonies
The document provides an overview of the English colonization of North America, including:
1) The first English colony at Roanoke in 1585 failed due to poor soil and lack of food from the local tribes.
2) Jamestown was established in 1607 and struggled at first, but tobacco cultivation became successful and drove further colonization and immigration to the Chesapeake region.
3) By the late 1600s, the colonists had turned to African slaves to meet labor demands on tobacco plantations as indentured servants declined, leading to the rise of slavery.
Chpt 6 and 7 ids
1. The document provides details about 10 important people and events from chapters 6 and 7 of a U.S. history class. It describes figures like William Pitt, Robert De La Salle, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and groups like the Pontiacs and Huguenots. It also outlines events and agreements such as the Proclamation of 1763, the Albany Congress, and the Seven Years War.
Hist 140 theme 4 part 2
The document summarizes aspects of life and government in the Chesapeake colonies, including:
1) The government had four tiers with the King at the top, followed by the governor, council, and assembly, then the county courts, and finally family households.
2) Laborers in the colonies initially included enslaved Native Americans but many died of disease, so colonists began importing African slaves who eventually made up 40% of the population.
3) In the 1670s, colonists rebelled against Governor Berkeley due to declining incomes, heavy taxes, and his favoritism in land distribution; the rebellion was led by Nathaniel Bacon but eventually collapsed after his death.
Pontiac's Rebellion and Proclamation of 1763
Pontiac's Rebellion was sparked by Chief Pontiac's response to the oppressive policies of British General Amherst towards Native American tribes. Pontiac united many tribes and began attacking British forts in 1763, capturing a total of 8 forts. The rebellion was ended in 1764 under new British leadership, though tensions remained high, as shown by the Paxton Boys attacks on Native Americans and the British Proclamation of 1763 restricting colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Social studies chapter 4 powerpoint
The document provides an overview of conflicts and settlements in the Ohio region from the 18th century, including:
1) European powers like France and Britain competed for control of the Ohio Country and its resources, establishing forts and alliances with Native American tribes.
2) The French and Indian War resulted in Britain gaining control of the region after 1763, but conflicts continued as Native Americans resisted further European settlement.
3) During the American Revolution, most Native American tribes sided with Britain, while the new U.S. sought to establish control and settlement in the Northwest Territory after the war.
Jaarmstrong ushistory presentation
- The document provides a timeline of key events in US history from 1587 to 1800, including early English colonies like Roanoke and Jamestown, conflicts with Native Americans led by Metacom, the development of slavery and laws controlling African Americans, and religious revivals like the Great Awakening. It also discusses the growth of the middle colonies' economy and the rise of the transatlantic slave trade known as the Triangle Trade.
Jaarmstrong ushistory presentation
- The document provides a timeline of key events in US history from 1587 to 1800, including early English colonies like Roanoke and Jamestown, conflicts with Native Americans led by Metacom, the development of slavery and laws controlling African Americans, and religious revivals like the Great Awakening. It also discusses the growth of the middle colonies' economy and the rise of the transatlantic slave trade known as the Triangle Trade.
causes of revolt of 1857
The document provides information on the causes and leaders of the 1857 revolt in India against British rule. It discusses religious, political, socio-economic and military causes for the revolt, including issues related to new Enfield rifle cartridges, land policies, taxation, and status of Indian soldiers. Key leaders who led revolt forces in different regions included Mangal Pandey, Nana Sahib, Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Tatya Tope, Kunwar Singh, and Begum Hazrat Mahal of Awadh. The revolt ultimately failed due to lack of coordination, planning, weapons, and full popular support across India.
10 The French and Indian War
Covers the major events leading up to the French and Indian War, including the breaking of the Covenant Chain, George Washington's conflict with the French in the Ohio River Valley, the convening of the Albany Congress, and Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union. Also covers the Braddock Expedition and the Battle of the Monongahela.
American Dream Week 3 Part 1
1) Native Americans faced exclusion from the American Dream through the loss of their lands and being forced onto reservations. They were pushed further and further west through acts like the Indian Removal Act of 1830 which led to the tragic Trail of Tears.
2) The Dawes Act of 1887 attempted to assimilate Native Americans by allotting individual family plots of land and educating children in boarding schools, but ultimately resulted in Native Americans losing half their lands.
3) Conflicts between settlers and Native Americans over land continued throughout American history, culminating in events like the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890, as Native Americans resisted being confined to reservations.
Revolution storybook
The document summarizes the events leading up to the American Revolution from the perspective of British colonists in America. It describes how the colonists initially lived happily under King George III but tensions rose as the King started imposing new taxes and laws without representation. This included banning colonists from settling west of the Appalachians, quartering British soldiers in colonist homes, and taxing certain goods. The Boston Tea Party and Intolerable Acts further angered colonists. They declared independence in 1776 to gain liberty and freedom from British rule after battles at Bunker Hill and other conflicts. The Revolutionary War ultimately helped the colonists defeat Britain and become a united, independent country led by George Washington.
West of the Appalachians
The document discusses the early explorers of Tennessee and Kentucky who passed through the Cumberland Gap in the late 1700s. It describes Thomas Walker's expedition in 1750 that passed through the Gap and constructed the first cabin in Kentucky. It then discusses the long hunters who followed Walker's path, such as Daniel Boone, who helped settle Kentucky by leading settlers along the Wilderness Road through the Gap between 1775-1810. It also describes William Bean as the first permanent white settler in Tennessee and Thomas Sharpe Spencer as the first to reach middle Tennessee in the late 1700s.
America 1700 1763
The document summarizes the settlement and development of America between 1700-1763. It describes how explorers and settlers from Spain, France, and England arrived for different reasons, with the English seeking religious freedom and opportunity. By 1740, the colonies had developed distinct social and political differences. The French and Indian War helped the colonies unite against a common enemy and produced leaders like Washington and Franklin. However, Britain's attempts to tax the colonies to repay war debts without representation led to growing tensions.
Hogan's History- American Imperialism [Updated 13 Apr 2015]
The document discusses American imperialism following the Spanish-American War of 1898. Key reasons for American imperialism included acquiring new territory, finding new markets for economic growth, national security concerns, and maintaining national pride. The war resulted in the U.S. gaining control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines from Spain in addition to freeing Cuba from Spanish rule, making the U.S. an imperial power for the first time.
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- 2. Youth Daniel Boone was born on October 22, 1734, in Pennsylvania. He was the sixth of eleven children. As a youth, Boone spent the majority of his time hunting.
- 3. Soldier During the French and Indian War, Boone served with the British. Boone married Rebecca Bryan, in 1754. Boone acquired a living, during this period of his life, as a hunter.
- 4. Kentucky On September 25, 1773, Boone packed up his family to establish the first British colony in Kentucky. Boone also participated in Dunmore's War, which took part in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
- 5. Boonesborough, Kentucky Richard Henderson hired Boone to blaze the Wilderness Road. In doing so, he blazed his road to the Kentucky River. After that, he created Boonesboroughand Harrodsburg, in 1775.
- 6. American Revolution This brought a chance for the Indians to get back at settlers, since the British would ally with them. By 1776 the majority of Kentucky people had either left Kentucky or had moved into one of the fortified towns made by Boone
- 7. Boone’s capture In February 1778, Boone was captured by Shawnee Indians. He was later adopted into the Shawnee tribe, but escapes back to Boonesborough.
- 8. Death Boone died on September 26, 1820.
- 9. The End