October 31 st , 2013

1. October 31st, 2013 Industrialization and Imperialism • Agenda • Warm-up Review Quiz • India Notes • Gandhi’s Salt March Clip • Reflection Essential Question What were the positive and negative effects of Britain’s colonial rule of India? • OPEN NOTEBOOK to your notes from yesterday (Africa) • Take the first 5 minutes of class to review for the quiz Relevance The independence movement in India resulted in the creation of two new countries, India and Pakistan. • Homework • Finish “Railroads in India” State Standard MWH – 6.6 Describe the reactions in Asian kingdoms to the Western ideas of nationalism including the Indian nationalist movement

2. Colonization of Africa Quiz What major European influence was left behind in West Africa that can be seen/heard today? Before becoming independent, which empire controlled Egypt? What was the impact of the Suez Canal? What role did Livingstone and Stanley play in Europeans understanding Africa? (what was their job) Why did the Congress of Berlin meet? Who were the Boers? What was Cecil Rhodes’ goal in Africa?

3. 8. How does this image represent European colonization?

4. British Rule in India (p. 666-667) • Complete the notes below using the textbook • The Sepoy Mutiny • The British ________ __________ _________ influenced India’s political and military affairs. • The _________ were Indian soldiers hired to protect the interests of the British. • The Sepoys revolted against the British because they thought the ________ they were issued went against their religion. • The British responded by crushing the Sepoy Mutiny. • Power was transferred from the EIC to the _________ gov’t.

5. British Rule in India • Colonial Rule • Viceroy – British colonial ruler in India • 3,500 British officials rule 300 million Indians Not to be confused with the Viceroy of the Trade Federation!

6. British Rule in India • Benefits of British Rule • Brings order and stability • Schools for elite Indian children to groom (prepare) them for service in army or government. • Establish English as lingua franca (languageshared by all) • Built railroad, telegraph,and postal network

7. British Rule in India • Costs of British Rule • Local business can’t compete with British goods • Corrupt tax collectors (zamindars) steal from peasants • British control of manufacturing caused famine • 30 million Indians die of starvation (1800-1900) • Colonial rule by British undermines (weakens) Indian power and dignity

8. British Rule in India • Indian Nationalist Movement • Indians begin to form organizations to push the British to reform policies • Indian National Congress (INC) • Demand political control of India from British • Unsuccessful due to religious differences within the INC and India as a whole • Hindus vs Muslims • Mohandas Ghandi leads a campaign for Indian independence based on nonviolent protest

9. Gandhi’s Salt March Answer these questions after viewing the clip Why did Gandhi march 240 miles to the sea to make salt? Do you think it was right for Gandhi and others to break the British law? Explain your position.

10. Gandhi Quote Reflection What is Gandhi’s main message?