Impact of Scots on India Flashcards
Scots oversaw the development of large tea plantations.
This meant that Scots were allowed the opportunity to spearhead an industry that was very popular within India, which showed how much trust Indians had in the Scots.
Scots were widely employed in the hugely powerful East India Company and rose to positions of power within the company before 1830.
This meant that Scots were given the opportunity to help India’s companies grow and expand, allowing them to branch out into different industries.
Scots were vital in establishing a banking system in India.
This meant that Scots helped Indians financially and gave them support to ensure they can provide for their family and wouldn’t fall into poverty.
Scots helped to develop the Jute industry in the Calcutta region.
This meant that Scots helped India provide Jute to other countries, providing them with more connections and improved the success for India overall.
Up to 1830, many Scots adopted local customs, traditions and habits.
This meant that Indians were very welcoming to the Scots as they were willing to get to know the Indian’s customs so that they could fit in better.
Scottish missionaries spread the word of God throughout India and converted many native people to Christianity.
This meant that Indians were open to the idea of other religions and were willing to explore and learn about different beliefs.
Scots developed elite schools and universities in India, such as Bombay Scottish School.
This meant that Scots were helping the next generation evolve and be able to go to new lengths that weren’t an option previously.
Scots were vital in abolishing suttee (human sacrifice) and thuggee (ritual murder).
This meant that Scots were able to show the Indians that there was no place for violence within society and that suttee and thuggee was something that shouldn’t have a place in today’s society.
Scottish soldiers were brutal in their attempts to put down the 1857 mutiny, and many other smaller-scale disputes.
This meant that Scots weren’t given the best reputation as they were seen as brutal and violent when trying to dissolve arguments and fights.
Introduction of British customs and traditions by Scots led to a mutiny in 1857.
This meant that Indians weren’t pleased about how much of Scottish culture was being brought into India that affected Indian culture which wasn’t portrayed well with the Indians.
Introduction of British customs and traditions by Scots led to a mutiny in 1857.
This meant that Indians weren’t pleased about how much of Scottish culture was being brought into India that affected Indian culture which wasn’t portrayed well with the Indians.
Introduction of British customs and traditions by Scots led to a mutiny in 1857.
This meant that Indians weren’t pleased about how much of Scottish culture was being brought into India that affected Indian culture which wasn’t portrayed well with the Indians.
Introduction of British customs and traditions by Scots led to a mutiny in 1857.
This meant that Indians weren’t pleased about how much of Scottish culture was being brought into India that affected Indian culture which wasn’t portrayed well with the Indians.
Introduction of British customs and traditions by Scots led to a mutiny in 1857.
This meant that Indians weren’t pleased about how much of Scottish culture was being brought into India that affected Indian culture which wasn’t portrayed well with the Indians.
Introduction of British customs and traditions by Scots led to a mutiny in 1857.
This meant that Indians weren’t pleased about how much of Scottish culture was being brought into India that affected Indian culture which wasn’t portrayed well with the Indians.
