Empire Flashcards
(10 cards)
What did Gandhi do to contribute to the end of British rule in India?
Peaceful strikes Demonstrations Protests The Salt March Got the millions of poor on his side Showed the world how unfair the British were Made sure that it was filmed Put pressure on the British government Persuaded the British to allow Indians to vote for their own Parliament of Indian politicians Began the ‘Quit India’ campaign in 1942
What was significant about: The Amritsar Massacre 1919
The day the British lost their right to rule India
What did the Rowlett Act allow?
Allowed the British to arrest anyone who theythought might cause trouble
Definition of Empire:
An area of land or country, that has experienced an uninvited take over by another, and is being ruled by those people from another country
Definition of Colony:
The areas of land or group of countries that are under the rule (usually uninvited) of one powerful country
Definition of Imperialism:
The policy of building an empire
Definition of Mutiny:
The rising up and rebelling against those in charge, usually occurring within the armed forces
Was the Indian Mutiny, also calledthe First War of Independence, successful in 1857-59.?
No, it was a widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59.
What were some short term causes of the Indian Mutiny?
The mutiny broke out over the introduction of thenew Lee Enfield rifleand themethod of loading it.
The sepoys had to bite off the ends ofcartridges which were greasedwith a mixture of pigs’ and cows’fat (this is where the term ‘to bitethe bullet’ originates)
This went against the religion of both Muslims and Hindus: the pig isconsidered unclean in Islam and the cow is considered sacred inHindusim.
But the British did not pay enough attentiontothe sepoys’ protests.
Why was India considered ‘The Jewel in the Crown’?
India was considered to be the Jewel in the British Empire’s crown, ie it was the most valuable or successful part of it
This was because it was great for trading spices, silks, tea and jewels
It also served as a half way trading post between Britain and the China
