British Rule Dbq

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The British rule in India during the Imperial period was extremely negative for the Indian people however, the British rule ultimately created a improved Indian nation. The British forced the idea of monoculture, were racist, created unfair trade and economic distress. For the Indian nation they did provide an education system, human rights, peace and created a more modern society.
The British rule began in the early 1600s. The Mughal rule was the government at the time but it was easily conquered by the British in the 1700s because it was so weak and corrupt.(Todhunter, Katherine). The Mughal emperor was captured and the British East India Company functioned as the government. The British East India company also, levied taxes and drafted …show more content…

For example, if there was a drought or the crops didn't grow properly a farmer's life would be in great danger. This is because, when a farmer would only grow one crop it reduced food production which caused famines (Beck). During the height of imperialism deaths from famine increased by 8.3 million.(doc 4)
The British had a great deal of power India but they had the most control over India's economy. The British took Indians resources and controlled their government, preventing India from operating on its own.(Beck)(doc 5)Part of controlling the government meant that the Indian people were not represented and did not have a say(doc 9). The British coming into power also stopped the economic development in India. India as a whole nation was in 100,000,000 dollars on debt.(Fordham). The British gained lots of its wealth and India was in so much debt because of the oppressive taxes the British …show more content…

The British helped India become more modern and industrialized which helped them for many years after the British rule ended. The British built more bridges, over 40,000 miles of railway and 70,000 miles of paved roads.(Doc 8)The British also brought the telegraph and the postal system to India. (doc 6). There was also improved sanitation and a higher standard of living. In 1932 towards the end of Britain's prolonged rule they were able to stop families finally lowering the death

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