Chapter 2 Flashcards
When was the Colonial Office established?
1801
When was the Durham Report and what did it entail?
1838
Responsible Government for the white dominions and direct rule for the rest of the colonies.
What did the Government of India Act of 1858 entail?
-The dissolution of the EIC (land to the monarch of England).
-Sectary of State for India role was created (had the powers of the previous directors of the EIC).
-A council of 15 members to assist the Sectary.
-Crown appointed Viceroy.
-Indian Civil Service under Sectary’s control.
What 5 aspects did the Viceroy’s council advise on?
-Finance
-Law
-Army
-Economy
-Home affairs
Who represented the provinces in India?
Chief Commissioners/ Provincial Governors (had their own councils).
Who run the local officers?
District Officers
How many British Civil Servants were employed by the Indian Civil Service?
Approx. 1000
How did you become a British official from 1853?
Complete an exam that was open to all (vast majority= white males)
How many Princely states were there in India that the British relied on co-operation from?
565 states= 40% of India
Up until 1858, what did the Doctrine of Lapse entail?
If a ruler did not have an heir, the British would step in
What did the removal of the Doctrine of Lapse in 1858 lead to?
The loyalty of the Princely states, as long as they acknowledged the British as the higher power
What was the role of bilingual Indians?
Translators
What were the major Princely states called?
-Hyderabad
-Baroda
-Jammu
-Kashmir
-Mysore
-Gwalior
What did the officials do in India?
-Tax collection
-Maintain law and order
-Running courts
