1. How were sentiments of the various authors in the primary sources (from the Seminar) reflected in the actions of the British?
Both the actions of the British and the various authors in the primary sources reflected a similar sentiment. The British introduced new customs and ideas to India, believing that their race is more superior to their culture and beliefs. The ICS in India also limited the people’s participation in the government. Besides not giving the people several rights, they also segregated the people and excluded them from specific clubs ad neighborhoods. The British believed that they were doing good in helping the Indians' lives and had no confidence in them ruling independently. The actions of the British rule shows the British’s belief that they are more superior. In the primary sources, such actions were also reflected. Joseph Chamberlain state in the primary source that the British rule was more superior that to the Asians and the Africans, and that the British should implement Christianity and British law to the people living in Africa and Asia
2. How did the British maintain control in India and what were the biggest barriers to control? How did Britain’s exercise of control change over time?
The British controlled India by using its more advanced military and technology to manipulate the officials in the Mughal Empire. By corrupting the officials using bribery, they then gain control in the government. The biggest barriers for the British to control would be the nationalist parties within India fighting against the British rule. Such nationalist parties include the Sepoy mutiny. They rebellions were sparked due to the British forcing the Muslims and Hindus to their favored religion, Christianity. The exercise of the British’s control changed over time when they added the ICS to the government, therefore showing their belief of superiority again. The then further seized control when the British closed of the textile industries and only allowed raw materials to be imported.
3. To what extent did British imperialism encourage Indian nationalism?
British Imperialism highly motivated Indian nationalism. For example, due to the British’s new rules and changes, it created the Indian National Congress. The organization called for better rights for the Indians, and the people were united as one, showing nationalism. The restrictions that the British rule “gave” to the Indian, further encourages the people to revolt more. The Muslim League was also created to fight for Indian independence. The new leagues and organization developed only because of British’s imperialism that sparked an united stance on this situation for the Indians.
Both the actions of the British and the various authors in the primary sources reflected a similar sentiment. The British introduced new customs and ideas to India, believing that their race is more superior to their culture and beliefs. The ICS in India also limited the people’s participation in the government. Besides not giving the people several rights, they also segregated the people and excluded them from specific clubs ad neighborhoods. The British believed that they were doing good in helping the Indians' lives and had no confidence in them ruling independently. The actions of the British rule shows the British’s belief that they are more superior. In the primary sources, such actions were also reflected. Joseph Chamberlain state in the primary source that the British rule was more superior that to the Asians and the Africans, and that the British should implement Christianity and British law to the people living in Africa and Asia
2. How did the British maintain control in India and what were the biggest barriers to control? How did Britain’s exercise of control change over time?
The British controlled India by using its more advanced military and technology to manipulate the officials in the Mughal Empire. By corrupting the officials using bribery, they then gain control in the government. The biggest barriers for the British to control would be the nationalist parties within India fighting against the British rule. Such nationalist parties include the Sepoy mutiny. They rebellions were sparked due to the British forcing the Muslims and Hindus to their favored religion, Christianity. The exercise of the British’s control changed over time when they added the ICS to the government, therefore showing their belief of superiority again. The then further seized control when the British closed of the textile industries and only allowed raw materials to be imported.
3. To what extent did British imperialism encourage Indian nationalism?
British Imperialism highly motivated Indian nationalism. For example, due to the British’s new rules and changes, it created the Indian National Congress. The organization called for better rights for the Indians, and the people were united as one, showing nationalism. The restrictions that the British rule “gave” to the Indian, further encourages the people to revolt more. The Muslim League was also created to fight for Indian independence. The new leagues and organization developed only because of British’s imperialism that sparked an united stance on this situation for the Indians.