AIM 152
How did Britain rule India for 200 years?
I. British Rule in India
A. England ruled India as a royal colony for 200 years
1. Britain helped India set up a single government to run the country
2. Britain made English the official language in India
3. Britain provided jobs in the army and other government jobs
4. England built canals, bridges, railroads, and other infrastructure improvements
(infrastructure: things that help a community)
5. England set up technology; such as the telegraph system
6. Any industry that competed with England was stopped
7. England built hospitals and introduced new medicine.
8. England improved healthcare in India
9. Native Indians were treated inferior (worse) than British
10. Native Indian culture was not respected
11. Indians were unskilled labor who worked long hours in poor conditions
B. Indians began to talk about how to rule their own country. Two groups led this:
1. Indian National Congress: Educated Indians discussed independence
2. Muslim League: Educated Muslims discussed independence
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