Do Now: Write one paragraph on British Imperialism using the following vocabulary words: Imperialism, colonialism, racism, nationalism

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AIM/GOAL In what ways did the Sepoy Mutiny
change the political climate of India?

• Do Now Write one paragraph on British
  Imperialism using the following vocabulary words
  Imperialism, colonialism, racism, nationalism
• This will be collected

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British India
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• MUTINY IS
• An act of rebellion against authority!
• In your opinion, why do you think the Sepoys
  would want to rebel?

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What does this cartoon tell you about life in
India under British rule?
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It was decided to introduce the more accurate
muzzle loading Lee-Enfield Rifle. One way to
speed up the loading process was the introduction
of a paper cartridge with the bullet sitting on
the exact quantity of powder needed. The loader
was required to bite open this paper cartridge to
expose the powder.
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The Mutiny Begins ! .

• 1857 - The outbreak of fighting begins between
  the British East India Company and the Sepoys.
• It took over 1 year to gain control over India
  once again.
• Why didnt the Muslims and Hindus take this
  opportunity to UNITE against the British?
• Because the Muslims and Hindus were so split !
  They did not like each other, nor the idea of
  uniting as one. Hindus did not want Muslim
  Mughals to be restored to power.

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SEPOY MUTINY ARTISTS RENDITION - 1857
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SEPOY MUTINY ? Turning point

• 1858 - British Government takes full control of
  India. This area was called The Raj
• The Raj The term used to describe Britain's
  control over India between 1757-1947
• They promised other Indian states would remain
  free, but this promise did not hold up.

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Social Class in India In the photograph at the
left, a British officer is waited on by Indian
servants. This reflects the class system in
India. British Army Social class determined the
way of life for the British Army in India.
Upper-class men served as officers. Lower-class
British served at lesser rank and did not advance
past the rank of sergeant. Only men with the rank
of sergeant and above were allowed to bring their
wives to India. Each English officers wife
attempted to re-create England in the home
setting. Like a general, she directed an army of
20 to 30 servants.
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Sepoy Mutiny Fuels Racism !
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• It is this consciousness of the inherent
  superiority of the European which has won for us
  India. However well educated and clever a native
  may be, and however brave he may prove himself, I
  believe that no rank we can bestow on him will
  cause him to be considered an equal of the
  British officer - Lord Kitchener
• How did Lord Kitchener view the Indian people?

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Nationalism Surfaces in India

• Nationalism Devotion or loyalty to ones own
  nation.
• Not only is there a separation between castes,
  but also a separation between British and Indian
  people!
• Ram Mohun Moy Father of Modern India ,
  believed arranged marriages and caste system
  needed to be changed.
• Many Indians adopt western ways and call for
  social reforms
• Indians resent being second-class citizens in own
  country

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Nationalist Groups Form

• Indian National Congress (1885) and Muslim League
  (1905) form.
• Nationalists angered by partition of Bengal
  (split half Hindu/half Muslim)
• pressure forces Britain to divide it differently

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YOUR CLASSWORK

• Pretend you are one of the Indian people during
  this time and you work for a newspaper.
• 1. Create a Newspaper headline illustrating what
  is going on!
• 2. Write 1-2 paragraphs about the situation