British imperialism
Rita Hung
Mr. Fitzpatrick
World History
1/30/2013
British Imperialism was a large factor in the development of India economically, politically, and socially. Imperialism is the relationship between countries that out of the purpose of seeking more authority by conquering other countries or by establishing economic and political dominance over other countries. The “dominating” nation benefits from the relationship in an economic way; this often leads to the collapse or damage of the “lesser dominant” nation’s economy. The main reason why Britain imperialized India in the first place is out of its economic interest and treasured India more for its potential than its actual profit. India has lots of valuable raw materials that has not been developed which British considered a large potential market to make goods. Therefore, British referred India as “jewel in the crown”. The British Imperialism has had such a large affect on the Indian way of life is because this imperialism lasted from 1757 all the way up till, 1947, which mean the imperialism lasted 190 years. The imperialism of India had many good outcomes. This boost in resources allowed Britain to develop new technologies at a faster rate, technologies that were brought to India. This also, eventually freed India from its monarchy and set the nation up for a democracy. Moreover, western education doubtlessly increased the people that are in universities level. Finally the overall boost to India's political, economical, cultural areas helped India become a big player in modern society. So even though there were many short term negative outcome of British Imperialism in India, the long term positive outcomes outweigh them by a landslide.
British Imperialism in India has changed the face of India. Although Britain didn't necessarily have the right to invade India, they did- that is history. The treatment of Indians was at many times deplorable and methods of control crude. Britain did however add to the
Mr. Fitzpatrick
World History
1/30/2013
British Imperialism was a large factor in the development of India economically, politically, and socially. Imperialism is the relationship between countries that out of the purpose of seeking more authority by conquering other countries or by establishing economic and political dominance over other countries. The “dominating” nation benefits from the relationship in an economic way; this often leads to the collapse or damage of the “lesser dominant” nation’s economy. The main reason why Britain imperialized India in the first place is out of its economic interest and treasured India more for its potential than its actual profit. India has lots of valuable raw materials that has not been developed which British considered a large potential market to make goods. Therefore, British referred India as “jewel in the crown”. The British Imperialism has had such a large affect on the Indian way of life is because this imperialism lasted from 1757 all the way up till, 1947, which mean the imperialism lasted 190 years. The imperialism of India had many good outcomes. This boost in resources allowed Britain to develop new technologies at a faster rate, technologies that were brought to India. This also, eventually freed India from its monarchy and set the nation up for a democracy. Moreover, western education doubtlessly increased the people that are in universities level. Finally the overall boost to India's political, economical, cultural areas helped India become a big player in modern society. So even though there were many short term negative outcome of British Imperialism in India, the long term positive outcomes outweigh them by a landslide.
British Imperialism in India has changed the face of India. Although Britain didn't necessarily have the right to invade India, they did- that is history. The treatment of Indians was at many times deplorable and methods of control crude. Britain did however add to the