HWC Day 59 - The British in India

Objective:  Analyze the impact of British rule in India.

Task:    Namaste!  Today, we'll continue our examination of the history of South Asia with a focus on the influence of the British in India.  First, you'll watch the a video and answer questions about the British East India Company.  Then, you'll compare and contrast two textbook accounts of British rule in India.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class examining Gandhi's role in the nationalist movements in India.

Upcoming due dates:

• Wednesday, May 3 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 4 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Monday, May 8 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Tuesday, May 9 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Wednesday, May 10 - Unit 6 Test
• Tuesday, June 6 @ 9:15 am - HWC Final Exam 

What were the main interests of the East India Company in the 18th and 19th centuries?

Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?

Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.

Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?