Q:
1. How were sentiments of the various authors in the primary sources (from the Seminar) reflected in the actions of the British?
The sentiments of the authors were demonstrated and reflected in India. The way of thinking that many of the authors had were shown there. Such as, the idea that they or their "race" was better than the other races was definitely present in the officials there that controlled the colonies. The Indians were very often discriminated, and the British brought in what they thought was going to improve the lifestyle of the Indians. Things such as British Education, English and British laws took effect on the Indians. The British obviously thought of themselves as higher beings than other races so they thought it was their duty to try and "correct" the failed countries/races.
2. How did the British maintain control in India and what were the biggest barriers to control? How did Britain’s exercise of control change over time?
The British maintained control over India by controlling the Indian Civil Service. The government in India at the time was not really powerful and could not resist the British. By 1800s, a company called the British East India Company took over much of India. The British East India company started out in coastal cities. But as the Mughal Empire became weaker, it was able to take advantage of the government and turned it into chaos. Britain's exercise of control changed over time because they started to enforce Christian customs of the Indians and the Indians rebelled. Eventually, British took full control of India.
3. To what extent did British imperialism encourage Indian nationalism?
The result from British Rule was the spread of nationalism in India. Soon, they wanted to become independent.
1. How were sentiments of the various authors in the primary sources (from the Seminar) reflected in the actions of the British?
The sentiments of the authors were demonstrated and reflected in India. The way of thinking that many of the authors had were shown there. Such as, the idea that they or their "race" was better than the other races was definitely present in the officials there that controlled the colonies. The Indians were very often discriminated, and the British brought in what they thought was going to improve the lifestyle of the Indians. Things such as British Education, English and British laws took effect on the Indians. The British obviously thought of themselves as higher beings than other races so they thought it was their duty to try and "correct" the failed countries/races.
2. How did the British maintain control in India and what were the biggest barriers to control? How did Britain’s exercise of control change over time?
The British maintained control over India by controlling the Indian Civil Service. The government in India at the time was not really powerful and could not resist the British. By 1800s, a company called the British East India Company took over much of India. The British East India company started out in coastal cities. But as the Mughal Empire became weaker, it was able to take advantage of the government and turned it into chaos. Britain's exercise of control changed over time because they started to enforce Christian customs of the Indians and the Indians rebelled. Eventually, British took full control of India.
3. To what extent did British imperialism encourage Indian nationalism?
The result from British Rule was the spread of nationalism in India. Soon, they wanted to become independent.