Sepoys
or Indian soldiers
Jewel in the crown
the most valuable of all of Britain's colonies.
Sepoy Mutiny
The uprising of Indian soldiers against British soldiers due to the refusal to accept new rifles because they were greased with pork, against the Muslim religion and greased with beef fat that went against the Hindi religion as they considered the cow sca
Raj
British rule of India by the British government from 1757 until 1947 as a result of the Sepoy mutiny.
Why did Britain consider India its "jewel in the crown"?
At first, the British treasured India more for its potential than its actual profit. The Industrial Revolution had turned Britain into the world's workshop, and India was a major supplier of raw materials for that workshop. Its 300 million people were als
How did the British control the Indian market?
The British set up restrictions that prevented the Indian economy from operating on its own. British policies called for India to produce raw materials for British manufacturing and to buy British goods. In addition, Indian competition with British goods
What were the negative effects of British colonialism?
The British held much of the political and economic power. The British restricted Indian-owned industries such as cotton textiles. The emphasis on cash crops resulted in a loss of self-sufficiency for many villagers. The conversion to cash crops reduced f
What were the positive effects of British colonialism?
The laying of the world's third largest railroad network was a major British achievement. When completedthe railroads enabled India to develop a modern economy and brought unity to the connected regions. Along with the railroads, a modern road network, te
Why didn't Indians unite against the British in the Sepoy Mutiny?
The Indians could not unite against the British due to weak leadership and serious splits between Hindus and Muslims.
In what ways did the Sepoy Mutiny change the political climate of India?
The Sepoy Mutiny fueled the racist attitudes of the British. The mutiny also increased distrust between the British and the Indians.
What form did British rule take under the Raj?
British power changed hands from the East India Company or private enterprise to the British government taking direct command of India by sending British troops into India.