British's Overseas Colonies Chapter Summary

It took more than 200 years for India to shake the oppressive rule of the British. Britain seized control of Indian territory until they controlled the whole sub-continent. At first india was treasured by the British more for its potential rather than its actual profit. Its 300 million people were also a large potential market for British made products. Although Britain created sound law against killing, economic opportunities and health related advancements they caused more harm than good.

In the early 19th century many religious and racial groups migrated to the Americas due to persecution. From these groups formed the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies. Each set of colonies were based off of different natural resources and each allowed the regions to prosper. Whether they were proprietor, religious or royal colonies they each were original founded under the British government as a way to expand the country’s borders. In the end due to conflicts with neighboring Indians, different Religious groups, and later Britain itself.

Jaquelyne Thompson Whart 1-2 hour Mrs. Jardine & Mrs. Rasmussen Imperialism in India Imperialism affected the whole world. One of the countries that it affected is India. Imperialism affected India in positive and negative ways through government, technology and education, transportation, health, social classes, and agriculture. India’s government during imperialism is different from what it is today. The British Raj controlled India in 1858 and 1947.

“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home. ”-Confucius Since the early 1500s to the late 1900s, The British Empire was considered one of the superiors of all. The Britian empire used its superiority to colonize and control territories worldwide. British Imperialism was in just about all South African countries such as Ghana, Libya, Nigeria, and Zambia.

It was in charge for 100 years, then in 1857 the Sepoy rebellion began. That’s when the British government came in, and took India over for themselves. Dr Lalvani claims that this was the start of the modernization of India, and that imperialism helped boost it to the magnificent country it is today. The Brits did leave behind an efficient government -- but not before they ruined the soil with cash crops and deforestation, led India to many famines, and left their mark all over the country in the form of train tracks. Today, both India and Britain are affected by the imperialism in India, and those scars can still be seen today, and serve as a reminder of the good and bad done during that

At the same time, the rise of socialist parties, with the growth of the Marxist ideas, created a feeling of cheerfulness and hope among European workers and of anxiety among ruling classes. When the first International, founded in London on 9/28/1864, ended, they created the 2nd International at the convention of Paris, in 1900. In their colonial undertake, European countries had rather emphasized, until 1880, the pursuit of the coastal territories for trade with the population of the continent, missionary activity and exploration.

A. Explain the reasons for English Colonization by doing the Following: A1. Discuss the political motivations for English Imperialism. The main political motivation for English Imperialism was due to the rivalries with its European Counterparts. Initially, European countries were looking for a water passage to China so they would be able to trade for their goods. Spain, who lead the charge, landed in Central and South America, captured gold and silver.

This took place between 1770 and 1850. The British had many resources that made them improve as a nation. Britain had the labor, resources, money, materials, perfect geographical situation, and cheap routes with India and North

As the world of global exploration and colonization grew, many powerful European empires set out to see what the New World had in store for them. Each empire had their own individual agendas and incentives for colonization. This led to the many differences between methods of colonization and exploration in every colony and region. The Atlantic World portrayed these contrasts between the Spanish, French, Dutch and British empires. However, the British settlements along the Eastern seaboard differed the most from those of other empires because there were no established policies or methods in British colonization, which led to differences in the economics and culture of each colony depending on who settled it.

‘”The Champions of the Game,” British “imperialist” were unquestionably the shrewdness of them all. . Their military more advanced and powerful than others: their technology advanced, and they were astute. When ‘colonizing” a word play for taking over the populations they “found,” and claiming them as a part of the British empie. with imperialistic methods. Not just any country could be colonized formerly or informally” they must have something the British wanted to seize, riches, resources or strategically placed lands or ports at sea. .

This would give the British more power and wealth so they would be the strongest Empire in Europe (“exhibitions.nypl.org”). The final factor is that they colonised South Africa so they can create trade routes to India. India is far from Europe and it would take months to get to Europe. They would turn South Africa into a stop for the sailors coming from Europe and coming from India. They create ports so the sailors can stock up on food, supplies and water (“nationalarchives.gov.uk”).

The British Empire took science and technology to many different parts of the world. They built railways, bridges and canals improved communications in many places. Important cultural changes took place in British colonies. Colonised people were educated in English schools and attended Christian churches. English was widely spoken throughout the empire and this means that the former British colonies are in a strong position to trade and make deals in the modern world.

Secondly, a new postal system was introduced. Lastly, the local Indians received a better education. The first reason the British colonization of India left a positive impact is because different transportations were introduced to India. The availability of better transportation boosted India’s economy and improved the lifestyle of many people.

The British first came to India not only because of the abundance of raw materials, but also the mass potential they seen. The British East India Company, took advantage of the collapsing Mughal Empire, and broke away from their control to flourished their company. In 1857 the Sepoy army rebelled and that caused the British to come in guns blazing and take over the country. The British rule demolished India through, taxation on anything made in India, and the exportation of raw materials, which caused a plentiful amount of famine,and throughout all of this, the British kept most on India uneducated, and those they did educate, most were forced to become interpreters for the benefits it would make in taking over India and keeping the British in control. Political Paragraph British imperialism had a negative effect on the politics of India because of the corrupt justice system, and the utter lack of respect that killed masses of innocent people.

The British were among several European competitors; The Portuguese, the French, and the Dutch who had secured small footholds in the country in the seventeenth century. They started their career in the teeth of bitter opposition as a purely trading corporation which was the East Indian Company. During the period of Mughal supremacy the British did not think of conquering India. But when India surrendered to anarchy they were obliged to protect their settlements and finally began to interfere in the politics of this country through the rebellious princelings. However, situations had changed significantly by the close of the eighteenth century.