WH, Ch. 25 Sec. 4 The British Take Over India

Chapter 25 Section 4 The British Take Over India

Notebook Material
Vocabulary
sati
sepoy
viceroy
deforestation
purdah

Taking Notes
Global Connections
Imperialism in India to 1858
Cotton: A Valuable Cash Crop
Geography and History

1. Lesson Plan Focus
British rule and policies that were insensitive to Indian culture led to the Sepoy Rebellion in 1857. After the failed rebellion, the British government increased its control, bringing both benefits and injustice to the people of India. Indians resisted by forming the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.

2. In-class Instruct
Write an address or a speech to Parliment
a) Assume the role of a British entrepreneur with a variety of investments in India
b) Take the role of an upper-class Indian who supports British rule
c) Assume the role of an Indian who resents British domination

Each student will address Parliament commenting on British policies in India during the 1800s. The letter should reflect the probable interests and attitudes of their assigned character.

3. Write three policies that Britain could have followed to reduce Indian resentment and opposition.

HW
#1, 3-6
Extra Credit #7 & 8.