Governance and Administration : Collaboration vs Coercion

Question 1

Collaboration: Early Period (1857-90s) in Asia and the Pacific

Answer 1

India: Princely States collaboration during 1857 sepoy rebellion – restoration of former tax systems after taking over from EIC to avoid further rebellions, significant cut back on civilising mission (less cultural erasure), established ICS (1858) to maintain stability

Burma: After acquiring Burma as a territory in 1866, Britain continued to pay their tribute vassalage to avoid border disputes with China

Question 1

Collaboration: Early Period (1857 - 90s) in Africa

Answer 1

East Africa: Abyssian Expedition (1867-68)

• British paid off Tewodros’ rivals - Ras Kassai (a relative) was rewarded with 500k worth of guns for his support, which aided his rise to power