Imperialism in India before 1857 Flashcards
Who were Indian nations ruled by?
individual local officials who were easily bribed
What were the perks of having India be ruled by individual rulers?
trade increased
What did the British want from India?
resources
Since Siraj didn’t like the British gaining power, what did he do? With whose help?
He attacked Calcutta with the help of the french
Siraj imprisoned many British soldiers, what did the British want at this time?
to avenge the deaths of those who lost their lives
What was the East India Company?
A company that the British used to trade goods from India and East Asia (e.g. spices). They would tax Indians for this. Used company rule to govern the land.
How did the East India Company punish Siraj?
they hired an army and convinced enemy general (Mir Jafar) to betray Siraj in order to rule India.
What was the consequence of the British putting Mir Jafar in power?
he had to do everything they told him to do to avoid being overthrown
Why was Mir Jafar removed by the British?
because he refused an order the British gave him
