Changes In British Imperialism

British Imperialistic Journey Into India and China British imperialism heralded changes in society, industry, and cultures of both India and China. Both nations were forever changed by this Western influence. India was an underdeveloped, naive country, easily manipulated and exploited by the territorially crazed, money-hungry British Empire. They influenced India’s economy, imposed unjust laws, and created hostels and uprisings within the nation. In contrast, China was a more advanced and developed culture, more distant from England itself, and with a much larger population than India. Their economy was negatively affected, their outspoken leadership was vibrant, and their opposing forces resulted in more violence. Britain deeply valued India’s
Britain’s reign in colonizing India began with the Emperor of the Mughal Empire, Aurangzeb, who faced major debt which eventually led to the downfall of the Mughal Empire. The English implemented the empire’s decline as a means to control India’s economy. In 1617, the Mughal Empire gave the East India Company (EIC) the authority to set up trading forts on the coast. Little did they know, that a company created as a monopolistic competitor with the overseas Dutch traders, would become a tool for British Imperialism. It would gain power through political, commercial, and military status from 1858-1947. The EIC became such a dominant trade enterprise that it took advantage of the Nawabs, who played a Morris1.

significant part in the agreements on trading rights in European businesses. To gain more revenue, the EIC illegally traded goods not under contract with the Nawabs. General Robert Clive came into play by utilizing the company’s military power against the betrayed, and raging Nawabs of Bengal. He was the trailblazer for the British becoming a dominant power in India through the control of Bengal.
Gandhi stated among his people, “This is my hope and prayer. I wish these words of mine reached every nook and corner of the land. My task shall be done if I perish and kill my comrades. It will then be the Working Committee or the Congress to show you the way and it will be up to you to follow its lead,”(On the Eve of Historic Dandi March). Taxes were a shared struggle among Indians due to cash crop prices decreasing, however, the British still demanded payment. As a result of this protest, Indians have recognized the need for unity when it comes to serious issues, especially involving high, unfair taxation. In 1935, the British created the Government of India Act supposedly to give Indians more power in government when in actuality it benefited the English. Indian-led provincial governments could potentially be abolished at any time by British governors exercising their power to overturn laws. The Muslim League attempted to become involved in the government but failed miserably, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a previous member of Congress, took the initiative to lead the future of his party. During the Lahore resolution, he advocated for Muslim inclusion and demonstrated that they were an autonomous nation. The British colonial government in India created relentless turmoil and tension among the subcontinent’s many religious communities. A notorious Indian uprising was the sepoy rebellion, which was perceived by the Indians as a