Decline of the British Empire 1945- 1970’s 1945: End of World War II The catastrophic British defeats in Europe and Asia between 1940 and 1942 destroyed its financial and economic independence‚ the real foundation of the imperial system. It also erased the old balance of power on which British security - at home and abroad - had largely depended. “Britain had survived the war‚ but its wealth‚ prestige and authority had been severely reduced.” The British found themselves locked into an imperial
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History II Section 003 Professor Haug India was a British colony in the 18th century between 1858 and 1947‚ the Indian solders assisted the British to conquer India‚ and they were however mistreated at the hands of their colonizers and denied higher positions which they were qualified for. This was a strategy used by the colonizers to ensure that they maintain control and power over the natives. Moreover Indians were traded as slaves to other British colonies where they provided free labor which
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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
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British Imperialism in India Pre-Colonization: The Mughal Empire Prior to British imperialism‚ the Mughal Empire governed the majority of the Indian subcontinent. Unsatisfied with his modest kingdom‚ Fergana‚ Babur (r. 1526-1530) expanded into Kabul in 1504‚ serving as a base for his conquests. When he defeated the the Sultan of Delhi at the Battle of Panipat in 1526‚ he declared himself emperor‚ founding the Mughal Empire. His large‚ well-trained cavalry and artillery provided him the advantage
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not rebel on the invasion of the Japanese ‚ this was insulting to the statue of British power. And then following in 1942 was the fall of Singapore‚ Burma and Tobruk in Africa. Even though all these colonies were restored after the War‚ the fall of them did have a huge impact on the Empire. Most significantly was the fall of Singapore‚ as according to Churchill “it was the worst humiliation of the British army ever.” Such event taking place gave a new image of Britain; it made her look weak‚ and
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Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) Indian nationalist leader and statesman fought for Indian independence from British rule for nearly three decades beginning in the late 1910s. He was deeply involved in the political opposition and was imprisoned numerous times for civil disobedience. The nationalist movement achieved its goal when India gained its freedom at midnight on August 14‚ 1947. Upon Britain’s withdrawal‚ Nehru became independent India’s first prime minister (1947-1964) and a leader of the Nonaligned
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that in the period 1900-19 the British only made concessions to India in order to strengthen their hold on the sub-continent? India‚ throughout history‚ has been subject to numerous cases of persecution‚ subjugation‚ conquest and oppression. Successful conquest of India is a difficult yet lucrative investment and can easily help supplement and revitalise an economy through the trade of its bountiful natural resources. Despite India’s monetary value‚ the Official British policy stated there were ulterior
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During the 1800s‚ India was considered a “jewel in the crown‚” especially to the British. India was good for its location‚ weather‚ and abundance of cash crops. Though the British brought about many new technology and infrastructure ‚ the Indians still felt like they were disrespected in a sense that they were treated unfairly. The British began to increase their unreasonable laws that contradicted Indian culture. This spiked many uprisings and rebellions. As a result‚ the British Raj ended up having
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THE BRITISH COLONIAL STATE Structu’re 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Introduction Nature of the Colonial State The Political Economy of the Colonial State . Instmments of Control 14.4.1 14.4.2 14.4.3 14.4.4 The Colonial Military Apparatus The Police Organisation The Judiciary and Law The Bureaucracy - The Steel Frame of the Raj 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 Sources of Legitimation Summary Glossary Exercises 14.1 INTRODUCTION The political structure ~ h i c h evolved in India under the British during
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‘Assess the claim that the protection of the trade routes to India was the most important factor in determining British influence and expansion in Africa from 1868 – 1902’ There is much deliberation when deciding what the most important factor was for Britain and their determination for British influence and expansion in Africa. Although the trade routes to India were important there is still a vast range of other reasons to why Britain wanted to gain control in the North‚ South‚ East and west of
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