The revolt of 1857 in India, also known as the Indian Mutiny or First War of Indian Independence, had many political, economic, military and social causes under British rule. Sepoys, or Indian soldiers in the British East India Company's army, were dissatisfied with low pay, demands to serve overseas, and fears of forced conversion to Christianity. A new rifle introduced in 1853 was rumored to be greased with beef and pork fat, offending Hindu and Muslim religious beliefs. In addition, many former rulers lost their lands and powers under British policies. In March 1857, Mangal Pandey's attack on his officers helped spark an open rebellion across northern and central India against Company rule. The revolt posed a significant
CSEC Caribbean History Immigation the profilecapesociology
This document provides information about immigration to the British West Indies following emancipation in 1834. It discusses the main reasons immigrants were brought in, which was to provide labor for the sugar estates after emancipation. The document outlines the key groups who immigrated - Europeans, Madeirans, Africans, Chinese, and East Indians. It provides a chart showing the numbers of immigrants that went to different territories. It also examines the arrangements for immigration, including indentured labor contracts and the provisions of the 1854 Immigration Ordinance. Finally, it prompts analyzing similarities and differences between immigration and slavery.
This documents is a Caribbean History School Based Assessment that covers the topic: Is it fair to say that the Chinese and Indian immigrants solved the labour problem after 1838?
Level 2 History: The rise of socialism in nzHenry Hollis
The rise of Socialism in New Zealand from the late 1880's, the Liberal Party and its legislation and the Union Movements attempts to defend their members at Waihi (1912) and in Wellington.(1913)
This document discusses the colonial relationship between Europe and India from 1498 to the 1800s. It summarizes that prior to 1498, India and Europe were isolated from one another, but Vasco da Gama's voyage opened sea routes between the two. Even after 1498, Asian nations still largely controlled relations. The East India Company was founded in 1600 to facilitate trade, but initially struggled to find goods India wanted from Europe. Over time, the Company gained political power in India through alliances and military force. This led to negative economic and social impacts on India as the country's resources and markets increasingly served British interests over its own.
This document summarizes the history of the Maharlika (Philippines) prior to Spanish colonization. It describes how the Tagean royal family ruled the Maharlika as Maharajahs and Rajahs after retreating from the Madjapahit Empire. Under Maharajah Luisong Tagean, the Maharlika was a rich kingdom with 720,000 metric tons of gold. It then outlines how the Spanish conquistadors led by Legaspi colonized the islands in 1565, forcibly subjugated the population, imposed taxation and tributes, and systematically extracted the kingdom's gold and other resources over 333 years of colonial rule.
The Ngati Whatua tribe had their land gradually taken through various means including the Native Land Court, Public Works Act, and compulsory purchases. They resisted these losses through the courts and petitions for decades. In 1977, when the last lands at Bastion Point were threatened with development, the tribe occupied the land in protest for over 500 days. The Waitangi Tribunal later found the tribe had been wrongly deprived of their lands and recommended return of some lands including Bastion Point and compensation, which the government eventually agreed to in 1991.
The document discusses the period of colonization in the Caribbean between the 17th-19th centuries. It describes how European powers like Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands colonized various Caribbean islands and established plantation economies dependent on African slave labor. Slavery resulted in the genocide and oppression of Africans, but slaves resisted through maroon communities, revolts, and maintaining aspects of their culture. The document also covers emancipation in the 1800s, the use of indentured servants from Asia, and how newly freed groups established independent communities and economic activities in the post-slavery period.
CSEC Caribbean History Immigation the profilecapesociology
This document provides information about immigration to the British West Indies following emancipation in 1834. It discusses the main reasons immigrants were brought in, which was to provide labor for the sugar estates after emancipation. The document outlines the key groups who immigrated - Europeans, Madeirans, Africans, Chinese, and East Indians. It provides a chart showing the numbers of immigrants that went to different territories. It also examines the arrangements for immigration, including indentured labor contracts and the provisions of the 1854 Immigration Ordinance. Finally, it prompts analyzing similarities and differences between immigration and slavery.
This documents is a Caribbean History School Based Assessment that covers the topic: Is it fair to say that the Chinese and Indian immigrants solved the labour problem after 1838?
Level 2 History: The rise of socialism in nzHenry Hollis
The rise of Socialism in New Zealand from the late 1880's, the Liberal Party and its legislation and the Union Movements attempts to defend their members at Waihi (1912) and in Wellington.(1913)
This document discusses the colonial relationship between Europe and India from 1498 to the 1800s. It summarizes that prior to 1498, India and Europe were isolated from one another, but Vasco da Gama's voyage opened sea routes between the two. Even after 1498, Asian nations still largely controlled relations. The East India Company was founded in 1600 to facilitate trade, but initially struggled to find goods India wanted from Europe. Over time, the Company gained political power in India through alliances and military force. This led to negative economic and social impacts on India as the country's resources and markets increasingly served British interests over its own.
This document summarizes the history of the Maharlika (Philippines) prior to Spanish colonization. It describes how the Tagean royal family ruled the Maharlika as Maharajahs and Rajahs after retreating from the Madjapahit Empire. Under Maharajah Luisong Tagean, the Maharlika was a rich kingdom with 720,000 metric tons of gold. It then outlines how the Spanish conquistadors led by Legaspi colonized the islands in 1565, forcibly subjugated the population, imposed taxation and tributes, and systematically extracted the kingdom's gold and other resources over 333 years of colonial rule.
The Ngati Whatua tribe had their land gradually taken through various means including the Native Land Court, Public Works Act, and compulsory purchases. They resisted these losses through the courts and petitions for decades. In 1977, when the last lands at Bastion Point were threatened with development, the tribe occupied the land in protest for over 500 days. The Waitangi Tribunal later found the tribe had been wrongly deprived of their lands and recommended return of some lands including Bastion Point and compensation, which the government eventually agreed to in 1991.
The document discusses the period of colonization in the Caribbean between the 17th-19th centuries. It describes how European powers like Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands colonized various Caribbean islands and established plantation economies dependent on African slave labor. Slavery resulted in the genocide and oppression of Africans, but slaves resisted through maroon communities, revolts, and maintaining aspects of their culture. The document also covers emancipation in the 1800s, the use of indentured servants from Asia, and how newly freed groups established independent communities and economic activities in the post-slavery period.
The document summarizes England's growing imperial ambitions in North America in the late 1500s and early 1600s. It discusses early failed English colonization attempts and the founding of Jamestown in 1607. It then outlines the development of the early English colonies in North America, including the establishment of joint-stock companies, the growth of tobacco cultivation, the introduction of slavery from the West Indies, and the founding of other colonies like Maryland, the Carolinas, and Georgia through the 1700s.
The document summarizes the conflict in Northern Ireland from 1916-1999. It began with English invasion of Ireland in the 1100s and imposition of penal laws against Irish Catholics by the 1600s. Oliver Cromwell's invasion in 1649 intensified oppression of Catholics. The Great Potato Famine of 1845 killed over 1 million Irish and Catholic uprisings continued. The Easter Rising of 1916 launched the Irish war for independence. The Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 partitioned Ireland, creating Northern Ireland. Conflict escalated in the late 1960s, culminating in Bloody Sunday in 1972. Peace talks in the 1990s led to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, establishing power sharing between Catholics and Protestants.
The document discusses the causes and impacts of the Sugar Revolution in the British West Indies between 1645 and 1748. It first examines the causes, including the decline of the tobacco industry, rising demand for sugar in Europe, and expertise provided by the Dutch in sugar production. It then analyzes the revolution's economic, political and social impacts. Economically, it transformed agriculture and increased wealth. Politically, it centralized colonial governance. Socially, it established a slave society and racially stratified population. The Sugar Revolution completely restructured society, agriculture and the economy in the British West Indies.
The document summarizes the Great Famine that occurred in Ireland from 1845 to 1849. It describes how the famine began when a potato blight destroyed most of Ireland's potato crop, which millions depended on for food. As people began to starve, soup kitchens and workhouses were set up, but many still died of starvation or famine-related diseases. Over a million people emigrated, often on overcrowded "coffin ships" where up to 20% died during the voyage. By 1847, the worst year, over 3 million Irish were being fed in soup kitchens.
The document provides an overview of the Age of Exploration and Discovery from the 15th century onwards. It describes how new ship technologies like the caravel enabled longer voyages. Portuguese explorers like Henry the Navigator and Bartolomeu Diaz explored Africa's coasts in search of a trade route to India. Vasco da Gama eventually found the route around the Cape of Good Hope. Christopher Columbus sailed west hoping to reach India but discovered the Americas instead. Ferdinand Magellan led the first circumnavigation of the globe, though he was killed in the Philippines. The Spanish conquistador Cortez conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico, and Pizarro did similarly to the Incas in South America. The effects
The document summarizes key aspects of the relationship between Puritans and Native Americans in North America. It notes that Puritans sought to abolish the Indian way of life and push Christianity onto them. This led to clashes over land and the destruction of Indian societies. King Philip's War devastated native populations, resulting in their demise in New England by the late 17th century. The document also summarizes the development of the Chesapeake colonies in Maryland and Virginia, focusing on the rise of tobacco cultivation, social hierarchies, and the growing use of African slaves in the colonies.
Feudalism arose in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. It was a decentralized system where nobles, knights, and clergy ruled over peasants. Feudalism declined by around 1400 AD due to improvements in agriculture that increased food production, the revival of trade and commerce in cities, and the development of banking and universities. These changes weakened the power of feudal lords and marked the shift from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
There were many changes in power in Mesopotamia over thousands of years as different empires rose and fell. The Hittites were the first to use iron weapons around 1600-900 BC but lost their advantage when iron technology spread. The Assyrians built a powerful militaristic empire from 850-612 BC conquering Egypt, Palestine and Mesopotamia under King Ashurbanipal and constructing a massive capital and library at Nineveh. The Chaldeans or "New Babylonians" then ruled from 612-550 BC under King Nebuchadnezzar, establishing the new capital of Babylon and building the Hanging Gardens. Finally, Cyrus the Great's Persian Empire arose from 550-
- Carolina was established in the 1670s by West Indian planters to honor King Charles II. It included present-day North and South Carolina and Georgia and was owned by 8 of the king's political favorites. It attracted colonists by offering religious tolerance, political representation, and large land grants. The population grew from 200 colonists in 1670 to 6,600 in 1700.
- Virginia was originally named for the whole coast from Florida to Canada. It started with failed schemes like gold mining but found profit in tobacco, allowing explosive growth. Planters learned to raise tobacco successfully in 1616, fueling a boom. This increased the population from 350 in 1616 to 13,000 by 1650.
The first permanent English settlement in North America was established at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. The settlers struggled at first, dealing with a lack of fresh water, unskilled laborers, and conflicts with the local Powhatan Indians. John Smith helped the colony survive by establishing trade with the Powhatans. The colony was saved from ruin by the introduction of tobacco as a lucrative cash crop by John Rolfe, which also led to a stable society in Jamestown. Though the colonists faced many hardships, Jamestown proved that permanent English colonies could succeed in North America and opened the door for further colonization and the eventual formation of the United States.
The document summarizes aspects of early English colonies in North America, including Virginia, Puritan settlements, and relations with native peoples. It describes Sir Walter Raleigh's failed attempts to establish colonies at Roanoke in the 1580s. The successful Jamestown colony was established in 1607 on the James River in Virginia. Tobacco soon became a lucrative cash crop. The Powhatan Indians lived in the coastal region and had a chief named Powhatan. Relations deteriorated as English colonists expanded onto native lands. The Puritans viewed the natives as pagans and sought their conversion. This led to conflicts like the Pequot War and King Philip's War, which devastated native populations.
The document summarizes the development of colonial societies in the Chesapeake Bay region and Carolina from the 17th to early 18th centuries. It describes how the colonies relied heavily on indentured servants and later African slaves for labor. It also discusses the relationships and conflicts between colonists and native tribes over land and trade. The economies transitioned from tobacco to rice cultivation, and slavery became entrenched.
This document discusses the importance of history and learning from past mistakes. It cautions against falsely attributing guilt to groups for the actions of their ancestors. While some involvement in the slave trade deserves condemnation, the document argues that not all members of nations or ethnicities can be blamed. It notes that many efforts have been made by certain countries to abolish slavery and make amends. The complexities of historical wrongs are examined, questioning how far back restitution should apply. The conclusion suggests we must thoughtfully consider the past with wisdom and nuance rather than reactionary blame.
The mineral revolution in South Africa began with the discovery of diamonds in 1867 and gold in 1886, sparking large-scale mining. This required vast amounts of migrant labor from African territories, attracted by wages needed to pay new taxes or buy goods. Mining spurred urbanization and the emergence of compounds to house workers. Agriculture also commercialized as farms replaced smallholders with wage labor. Infrastructure like railways expanded to transport goods. New laws and wars of conquest helped annex African lands for mining prospects and labor recruitment. The mineral revolution fundamentally reshaped South African demographics, politics, and economy.
This document provides an overview of the colonization of the New World by England between the 1500s-1700s. It discusses the founding of the first English colonies in North America, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke and Jamestown. It also covers the establishment of other colonies like Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, the Carolinas and Georgia by different religious groups fleeing persecution in England. The document outlines the shift to slavery and cash crops like tobacco in the southern colonies as well as tensions with Native Americans that led to events like Bacon's Rebellion and King Philip's War. Overall it summarizes the major economic, political and social developments during the early colonial period in North America.
This is the first powerpoint in our unit on Injustices towards the native people of Canada. We will take two classes to cover it. It will be used as an aid for my lectures as well as displaying the questions for class discussions. Your homework is on the last slide of class 2.
The document summarizes a case study about the mosquito repellent market in India. It discusses how KAPL launched the first vaporizer product called All Out in 1990. By the mid-1990s, KAPL had gained a 5% market share. In the late 1990s, GSLL entered with Good Knight which quickly gained a 40% market share. KAPL fought back with promotional offers that helped it regain its position. The future of the vaporizer market looks promising due to growing mosquito-borne diseases and low market penetration currently.
Even though depression is so common, there are many misconceptions about its symptoms, causes and treatment. The problem is that misinformation gives rise to stigma and isolation. Individuals with clinical depression often feel alone because others expect them to simply snap out of it or stop being lazy. These kinds of myths can make people not want to seek treatment. Untreated depression also can have devastating consequences like health complications, drug or alcohol abuse and suicide. Here’s a selection of myths n facts you might not know about.
The document summarizes England's growing imperial ambitions in North America in the late 1500s and early 1600s. It discusses early failed English colonization attempts and the founding of Jamestown in 1607. It then outlines the development of the early English colonies in North America, including the establishment of joint-stock companies, the growth of tobacco cultivation, the introduction of slavery from the West Indies, and the founding of other colonies like Maryland, the Carolinas, and Georgia through the 1700s.
The document summarizes the conflict in Northern Ireland from 1916-1999. It began with English invasion of Ireland in the 1100s and imposition of penal laws against Irish Catholics by the 1600s. Oliver Cromwell's invasion in 1649 intensified oppression of Catholics. The Great Potato Famine of 1845 killed over 1 million Irish and Catholic uprisings continued. The Easter Rising of 1916 launched the Irish war for independence. The Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 partitioned Ireland, creating Northern Ireland. Conflict escalated in the late 1960s, culminating in Bloody Sunday in 1972. Peace talks in the 1990s led to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, establishing power sharing between Catholics and Protestants.
The document discusses the causes and impacts of the Sugar Revolution in the British West Indies between 1645 and 1748. It first examines the causes, including the decline of the tobacco industry, rising demand for sugar in Europe, and expertise provided by the Dutch in sugar production. It then analyzes the revolution's economic, political and social impacts. Economically, it transformed agriculture and increased wealth. Politically, it centralized colonial governance. Socially, it established a slave society and racially stratified population. The Sugar Revolution completely restructured society, agriculture and the economy in the British West Indies.
The document summarizes the Great Famine that occurred in Ireland from 1845 to 1849. It describes how the famine began when a potato blight destroyed most of Ireland's potato crop, which millions depended on for food. As people began to starve, soup kitchens and workhouses were set up, but many still died of starvation or famine-related diseases. Over a million people emigrated, often on overcrowded "coffin ships" where up to 20% died during the voyage. By 1847, the worst year, over 3 million Irish were being fed in soup kitchens.
The document provides an overview of the Age of Exploration and Discovery from the 15th century onwards. It describes how new ship technologies like the caravel enabled longer voyages. Portuguese explorers like Henry the Navigator and Bartolomeu Diaz explored Africa's coasts in search of a trade route to India. Vasco da Gama eventually found the route around the Cape of Good Hope. Christopher Columbus sailed west hoping to reach India but discovered the Americas instead. Ferdinand Magellan led the first circumnavigation of the globe, though he was killed in the Philippines. The Spanish conquistador Cortez conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico, and Pizarro did similarly to the Incas in South America. The effects
The document summarizes key aspects of the relationship between Puritans and Native Americans in North America. It notes that Puritans sought to abolish the Indian way of life and push Christianity onto them. This led to clashes over land and the destruction of Indian societies. King Philip's War devastated native populations, resulting in their demise in New England by the late 17th century. The document also summarizes the development of the Chesapeake colonies in Maryland and Virginia, focusing on the rise of tobacco cultivation, social hierarchies, and the growing use of African slaves in the colonies.
Feudalism arose in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. It was a decentralized system where nobles, knights, and clergy ruled over peasants. Feudalism declined by around 1400 AD due to improvements in agriculture that increased food production, the revival of trade and commerce in cities, and the development of banking and universities. These changes weakened the power of feudal lords and marked the shift from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
There were many changes in power in Mesopotamia over thousands of years as different empires rose and fell. The Hittites were the first to use iron weapons around 1600-900 BC but lost their advantage when iron technology spread. The Assyrians built a powerful militaristic empire from 850-612 BC conquering Egypt, Palestine and Mesopotamia under King Ashurbanipal and constructing a massive capital and library at Nineveh. The Chaldeans or "New Babylonians" then ruled from 612-550 BC under King Nebuchadnezzar, establishing the new capital of Babylon and building the Hanging Gardens. Finally, Cyrus the Great's Persian Empire arose from 550-
- Carolina was established in the 1670s by West Indian planters to honor King Charles II. It included present-day North and South Carolina and Georgia and was owned by 8 of the king's political favorites. It attracted colonists by offering religious tolerance, political representation, and large land grants. The population grew from 200 colonists in 1670 to 6,600 in 1700.
- Virginia was originally named for the whole coast from Florida to Canada. It started with failed schemes like gold mining but found profit in tobacco, allowing explosive growth. Planters learned to raise tobacco successfully in 1616, fueling a boom. This increased the population from 350 in 1616 to 13,000 by 1650.
The first permanent English settlement in North America was established at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. The settlers struggled at first, dealing with a lack of fresh water, unskilled laborers, and conflicts with the local Powhatan Indians. John Smith helped the colony survive by establishing trade with the Powhatans. The colony was saved from ruin by the introduction of tobacco as a lucrative cash crop by John Rolfe, which also led to a stable society in Jamestown. Though the colonists faced many hardships, Jamestown proved that permanent English colonies could succeed in North America and opened the door for further colonization and the eventual formation of the United States.
The document summarizes aspects of early English colonies in North America, including Virginia, Puritan settlements, and relations with native peoples. It describes Sir Walter Raleigh's failed attempts to establish colonies at Roanoke in the 1580s. The successful Jamestown colony was established in 1607 on the James River in Virginia. Tobacco soon became a lucrative cash crop. The Powhatan Indians lived in the coastal region and had a chief named Powhatan. Relations deteriorated as English colonists expanded onto native lands. The Puritans viewed the natives as pagans and sought their conversion. This led to conflicts like the Pequot War and King Philip's War, which devastated native populations.
The document summarizes the development of colonial societies in the Chesapeake Bay region and Carolina from the 17th to early 18th centuries. It describes how the colonies relied heavily on indentured servants and later African slaves for labor. It also discusses the relationships and conflicts between colonists and native tribes over land and trade. The economies transitioned from tobacco to rice cultivation, and slavery became entrenched.
This document discusses the importance of history and learning from past mistakes. It cautions against falsely attributing guilt to groups for the actions of their ancestors. While some involvement in the slave trade deserves condemnation, the document argues that not all members of nations or ethnicities can be blamed. It notes that many efforts have been made by certain countries to abolish slavery and make amends. The complexities of historical wrongs are examined, questioning how far back restitution should apply. The conclusion suggests we must thoughtfully consider the past with wisdom and nuance rather than reactionary blame.
The mineral revolution in South Africa began with the discovery of diamonds in 1867 and gold in 1886, sparking large-scale mining. This required vast amounts of migrant labor from African territories, attracted by wages needed to pay new taxes or buy goods. Mining spurred urbanization and the emergence of compounds to house workers. Agriculture also commercialized as farms replaced smallholders with wage labor. Infrastructure like railways expanded to transport goods. New laws and wars of conquest helped annex African lands for mining prospects and labor recruitment. The mineral revolution fundamentally reshaped South African demographics, politics, and economy.
This document provides an overview of the colonization of the New World by England between the 1500s-1700s. It discusses the founding of the first English colonies in North America, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke and Jamestown. It also covers the establishment of other colonies like Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, the Carolinas and Georgia by different religious groups fleeing persecution in England. The document outlines the shift to slavery and cash crops like tobacco in the southern colonies as well as tensions with Native Americans that led to events like Bacon's Rebellion and King Philip's War. Overall it summarizes the major economic, political and social developments during the early colonial period in North America.
This is the first powerpoint in our unit on Injustices towards the native people of Canada. We will take two classes to cover it. It will be used as an aid for my lectures as well as displaying the questions for class discussions. Your homework is on the last slide of class 2.
The document summarizes a case study about the mosquito repellent market in India. It discusses how KAPL launched the first vaporizer product called All Out in 1990. By the mid-1990s, KAPL had gained a 5% market share. In the late 1990s, GSLL entered with Good Knight which quickly gained a 40% market share. KAPL fought back with promotional offers that helped it regain its position. The future of the vaporizer market looks promising due to growing mosquito-borne diseases and low market penetration currently.
Even though depression is so common, there are many misconceptions about its symptoms, causes and treatment. The problem is that misinformation gives rise to stigma and isolation. Individuals with clinical depression often feel alone because others expect them to simply snap out of it or stop being lazy. These kinds of myths can make people not want to seek treatment. Untreated depression also can have devastating consequences like health complications, drug or alcohol abuse and suicide. Here’s a selection of myths n facts you might not know about.
A decades-old dream is on the verge of coming true. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) will hit the road as early as 2017, when several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and technology companies plan to launch pilot projects or roll out commercial vehicles with varying levels of self-driving capability. Mass adoption of self-driving technology will deliver tremendous economic benefits. But it will also disrupt business as usual for a wide variety of companies, including OEMs, mobility providers, and component makers. The coming AV era raises urgent questions for executives of these companies: What is the cost of these technologies and what are consumers willing to pay for them? How fast will mass markets adopt AVs and how might car sharing and societal shifts impact these introductions? What technological challenges must be overcome to enable fully autonomous driving? Where should OEMs and new entrants focus their R&D investments? And how should players in the AV market address consumer concerns around safety, lack of control, and the risks of faulty technology?
Open Bank Project API Days API Strat Berlin 2015TESOBE
This document summarizes the results of a survey on open banking APIs. It finds that over 60% of banks plan to launch an API initiative in 2015. Key requirements for banking APIs include support for internal and third party access, management and governance, REST interfaces, open data standards, and open standards. Rapid prototyping, improved customer experience, and enhancing reputation are seen as the top benefits. Cultural and security concerns are the main barriers hindering API progress. Success stories from other banks, education, and support from top management are needed to accelerate adoption of APIs.
10 Insightful Quotes On Designing A Better Customer ExperienceYuan Wang
In an ever-changing landscape of one digital disruption after another, companies and organisations are looking for new ways to understand their target markets and engage them better. Increasingly they invest in user experience (UX) and customer experience design (CX) capabilities by working with a specialist UX agency or developing their own UX lab. Some UX practitioners are touting leaner and faster ways of developing customer-centric products and services, via methodologies such as guerilla research, rapid prototyping and Agile UX. Others seek innovation and fulfilment by spending more time in research, being more inclusive, and designing for social goods.
Experience is more than just an interface. It is a relationship, as well as a series of touch points between your brand and your customer. Here are our top 10 highlights and takeaways from the recent UX Australia conference to help you transform your customer experience design.
For full article, continue reading at https://yump.com.au/10-ways-supercharge-customer-experience-design/
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The document discusses how personalization and dynamic content are becoming increasingly important on websites. It notes that 52% of marketers see content personalization as critical and 75% of consumers like it when brands personalize their content. However, personalization can create issues for search engine optimization as dynamic URLs and content are more difficult for search engines to index than static pages. The document provides tips for SEOs to help address these personalization and SEO challenges, such as using static URLs when possible and submitting accurate sitemaps.
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.
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.
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.
The 1857 revolt in India, also known as the Indian Mutiny or First War of Independence, began as a mutiny of sepoys in the British East India Company's army against new equipment and policies undermining Indian religions. It erupted into broader rebellions across northern and central India led by rulers and civilians of different classes and groups opposed to British colonial rule. The immediate causes included the rumored greasing of cartridges with cow and pig fat offensive to Hindus and Muslims, as well as wider political, economic, military, social, and religious grievances. In the aftermath, the British government took direct control of India from the East India Company and instituted reforms while also punishing perceived mutiny leaders and participants.
The document discusses the rise of British imperialism in India. It describes how the British East India Company established trading posts in India in the 1600s and 1700s. As the Mughal Empire declined, the East India Company's power grew and it began building its own military force composed mainly of Indian soldiers led by British commanders. A key moment was the Battle of Plassey in 1757, where British forces led by Robert Clive defeated the Nawab of Bengal, establishing British political and military control over Bengal. This marked the beginning of British rule over India.
The British East India Company gradually expanded its control over India as the Mughal Empire declined in the 1700s and 1800s. Key events included Robert Clive's victory over the Nawab of Bengal at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, which established Company rule in Bengal. The Company exploited India's resources and restricted its industry. This caused economic problems and famines. It also modernized India through infrastructure projects and education. However, British policies disrespected Indian culture and oppressed the Indian people, leading to the Sepoy Mutiny against the Company in 1857.
The British East India Company gained control of much of India after a decisive victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757 over the Nawab of Bengal. During the 1700s and 1800s, the East India Company slowly took control of more Indian territories as the Mughal Empire declined. While initially just a trading company, the EIC gradually began exercising administrative and military control of the regions it dominated. After the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British government took over direct control and administration of India, establishing the British Raj which lasted until 1947.
The document provides information about British rule in India from the 1600s to 1900s. It summarizes that the British East India Company gained control of much of India after a key victory in 1757. Over the decades, the Company took over more local administration and tax collection until it essentially governed large parts of India. There was resentment from Indians due to discrimination, economic policies that damaged local industries, and interference with cultural traditions. In 1858 the British government took direct control as imperial rulers after the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
This presentation provides information about the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence. It discusses the economic, political, social, religious, and military causes of the rebellion. It then describes the immediate spark which was the introduction of new gun cartridges greased with cow and pig fat. The rebellion began as a mutiny of Indian soldiers in Meerut in May 1857 and spread elsewhere. After defeating the rebels, Britain dissolved the East India Company and assumed direct control over India, reorganizing the administration and military.
1) The document provides a historical overview of ancient, medieval, and modern India, focusing on periods of colonial British rule from 1858-1947.
2) It describes the Indian Rebellion of 1857 as a significant uprising against British rule that began with sepoy mutinies in Meerut and spread to Delhi under the leadership of Bahadur Shah Zafar.
3) Key figures like Nana Saheb and Rani Laxmibai joined the rebellion in Kanpur and Jhansi, as the rebellion spread across northern India with people rallying around local leaders opposed to British control.
The document summarizes British imperialism in India from the 1700s to the late 1800s. It describes how the British East India Company established trading posts and gradually took control of local rulers. The British proclaimed direct rule over India in the 1850s and implemented policies that disrupted the local economy and society, such as banning the traditional practice of sati and restricting child marriage. Indian soldiers rebelled against new cartridge policies in 1857, but the British crushed the rebellion and took complete control, dividing India into provinces under the British Raj.
Colonialism and underdevelopment of indian economyMk Ghadoliya
The document discusses the impact of British colonialism on India's economic development. It summarizes that the British colonized India for economic gain, exploiting its resources and markets. This led to deindustrialization, stagnation of the agricultural sector, and underdevelopment of infrastructure and industry. By independence in 1947, India had a low-income economy with widespread poverty, illiteracy, and inequality as a result of British policies that prioritized extracting wealth for Britain over developing the Indian economy.
The 1857 revolt was a major uprising against British rule in India that involved many disgruntled groups. It was sparked by both long-standing political, economic, social and religious grievances as well as more immediate triggers. Key causes included the annexation of states, the doctrine of lapse, high taxation, loss of jobs and status for Indians, introduction of new firearms, and activities of Christian missionaries. The revolt began with mutiny by sepoys in Meerut and spread to Delhi and other regions, but lacked strong centralized leadership and coordination. It was eventually suppressed by the British through superior weapons and communication, though it highlighted weaknesses in colonial control and had important impacts like transferring power to the British government.
The British East India Company gained control over much of India through manipulation of local rulers and military force. This led to resentment among Indians and the Sepoy Rebellion in 1857, after which the British government took direct control over India. Under the British Raj from 1858 to 1947, India provided raw materials and a large market for British goods but Indians had little political power. Tensions increased during World War I as Indians helped Britain but sought independence. The Rowlatt Act and Amritsar Massacre further angered Indians and strengthened the independence movement led by Gandhi and the Indian National Congress.
The British East India Company established trading posts in India and gradually expanded their influence over local rulers. By the mid-1800s, Britain had established direct control over India after the last Mughal emperor was overthrown. Under British rule, economic policies benefited British industry at the expense of Indian businesses. Infrastructure like railroads expanded under the British but also aided the extraction of resources. Social changes from British influence included banning practices like sati and reforms to marriage customs. Growing resentment led to the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857 against new equipment that violated Hindu and Muslim beliefs, which marked the end of East India Company rule and established direct British authority over India.
The document summarizes the causes and events of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The main causes were political, as local leaders lost authority to the British; religious and social, as British culture threatened local faiths; economic, as high taxes burdened peasants; and military, as low pay and lack of promotion resented sepoys. In 1857, sepoys rebelled against new rifles greased with cow and pig fat. The rebellion spread from Meerut to Delhi, where many rulers joined. However, the British eventually suppressed the rebellion by 1858, imprisoning Emperor Bahadur Shah II.
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Revolt of 1857
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In the History of India, the year 1857 Has great importance. During this year, there occurred a major revolt in India, which shook the very foundations of British rule in India. The English had almost completed their conquests in India by 1856. They could not carry on their rule peacefully. These revolts broke out due to the dissatisfaction amongst the people against the government of the Company and its misrule.
The Revolt of 1857
Date- 10 May 1857 – 1 November 1858
(1 year and 6 months)
Location -India (Uttar Pradesh)
Result -British victory
1. Suppression of revolt
2. Formal end of the Mughal Empire
3. End of Company rule in India
4. Transfer of rule to the British Crown
The British East India Company gradually extended control over most of India by:
1) Taking advantage of the decline of the Mughal Empire and rivalries between princely states.
2) Encouraging competition between groups which prevented unity against foreign rule.
3) Asserting control through alliances and wars which increased its territorial holdings.
4) Facing opposition through events like the Sepoy Rebellion but consolidating direct rule after suppressing revolts.