Mr. Know All- Introduction- British Colonization

1. Colonization- British Colonies in India In the later 18th century Great Britain and France struggled for control, partly through Indian rulers but also by direct military intervention. The defeat of the formidable Indian ruler Tipu Sultan in 1799 decreased the French influence. This was followed by a rapid expansion of British power through the greater part of the Indian subcontinent in the early 19th century. By the middle of the century the British had already gained direct or indirect control over almost all of India. British India, consisting of the directly-ruled British presidencies and provinces, contained the most populous and valuable parts of the British Empire and thus became known as "the jewel in the British crown".On the one hand, Indians benefited from British colonial rule. They were exposed to modern goods and modern transportation. Their education and healthcare increased and they won protection from the British. On the other hand, the British controlled the Indian government and economy but mainly, the Indians were seen as “half” citizens.It is important to note that British colonization of Africa coincided with the era of scientific racism as represented by social Darwinism (survival of the fittest). The British believed that because they had superiorweaponry and were therefore more technologically advanced than the Africans, that they had a right to colonize and exploit the resources of the Africans in the name of promoting civilization.Britain had many colonies in Africa: in British West Africa there was Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Southern Cameroon, and Sierra Leone; in British East Africa there was Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania and in British South Africa there was South Africa, Northern Rhodesia (Zambia), Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Nyasaland (Malawi), Lesotho, Botswana, and Swaziland. Encyclopedia 10military intervention- army involvement defeat- to lose ruler- leader expansion- growth populous- with the most population benefitted-gained goods-things you own economy- the system of making moneycoincided- happening at the same time superior-better than others exploit- to use unfairly British Colonization- SUMMARY 2. Match the two parts to create a summary of the above text. (#1) In the 18th century, both Britain and France wanted to control and rule India. Britain defeated France and in the early 19th century gained control over almost all of India. British India was called "the jewel in the British crown" because of its large population and valuable parts. British colonization came out at the same time as scientific racism. (Darwinism) The British felt superior over the Africans. The British felt they have the right to exploit Africa for the benefit of humanity. 3. Sort out the advantages and disadvantages British colonization in India had a great impact on its citizens. Sort out the advantages and disadvantages according to the text you've just read. advantages advanced transportation modern goods better education upscale healthcare British protection disadvantages racism less economic control less political influence becoming "half" citizans BRITISH COLONIZATION OF INDIA 4. More information on British colonization How British came and occupied India(British Rule in India- History) Record yourself here, stating 3 facts you've learned about the British colonization in Africa, from the links above. (#4)