Relations with Indigenous India - 1857 - 90 Flashcards
Did the Government of India Act 1858 centralise govt
Yes
What were the Indian people viewed as during the mutiny
Savages
What did the British feel needed doing to the Indian people
They needed ‘westernising’ - however missionaries were discouraged so a small level of religious sensitivity
Benefits of rail in India for Indians
None - British used it to transport troops to maintain control
Drawbacks of a market for Indian produce
It specialized commodities - rice and wheat were highest in value and so peoples main diets of low cost crops like rye, barley and millet were ignored. India thus became dependent on food imports
Drawbacks of irrigation schemes
British only provided this for farmers were pledged loyalty to the Raj - only affected 6% of India
What was the issue with Britain supplying India with cheap manufacturers
India was unable to develop their own industries - skewed the economy
Where did Britain set up universities
Madras, Bombay, Calcutta
How many Indians entered university after 1857
60,000
How many went into Law
2,000
What is an example of an elite college
Mayo College
What was the elite colleges purpose
To produce westernised, oriental gentlemen
