FQ: What was the impact of
British imperialism in India?
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How would you feel if a foreign
country took over the US and
speaking English was prohibited?
Imperialism in Asia
 The
Crusades & Age of Exploration
caused interest in Asia because of the
exotic goods like silk, spices, & gold
 Asia was the “treasure box”
for explorers & imperialists:
–In the 1500s, European
trade with Asia began
–In the 1800s, European
imperialism in Asia began
Change Over Time: World Imperialism
India—the Jewel of the British Empire
Imperialism in India
 During
the Renaissance, the
The East
India
Company
had its
British
East
India
Company
own
army
of
Indian
soldiers
called
became the richest & most
Sepoys & a royal governor
powerful company in world by
controlling trade in India
 England gained so much trade in
India that England used its force
to rule most of India by 1857
Indian Nationalism
 The
impact of British Imperialism
in India:
–Good: England built railroads,
telegraphs, sewer & water
systems, hospitals, & schools
–Bad: England did not allow
Indians to govern themselves;
forced India to trade only with
England, & converted farms to
cotton plantations
The Sepoy Mutiny
 In
1857, the Sepoy
soldiers rebelled against
the British when they
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England
heard
rumors
the
to serve
soldiers
bullets
theyaswere
using
were coated with animal
(cow or pig) fat
 The Sepoy Mutiny was crushed
by the British army but revealed
hostility between Indians & British
The Bad: About 7 million Indians died during
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the famine
1876 Creating
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British forced
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India to grow
cotton instead
Indian Nationalism
 In
1885, Indians demanded self rule &
created the Indian National Congress
to gain more control over governing
India
 Led by Mahatma
Gandhi, India
finally gained its
independence
in 1947
Political Cartoon Analysis
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Identifying the Main Idea of the Political Cartoon
Political cartoons are used to present a strong visual
message or point of view on a topic of current interest.
What political event or idea is the cartoon referring to?
What key people or groups is part of the cartoon’s
message?
How has the cartoonist depicted these people? Explain
any symbols used by the cartoonist to portray people or
countries.
Identify any captions, titles, labels, or speech bubbles in
the cartoon. How do these contribute to the cartoon’s
message?
What is the message of this cartoon? How is the
cartoonist trying to persuade the reader?
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Analyzing the Method Used by the Cartoonist
Cartoonists use a number of methods to convey their
message including humor, caricature (an exaggerated
drawing in which features are distorted), satire, and
symbolism. Use the questions below to help analyze the
cartoonist’s method.
Is the cartoon drawn realistically or are the characters
distorted? Does the way the characters are drawn cast
them in a positive or a negative light? Why do you think
the cartoonist chose to use this style?
Is the cartoon funny or is it serious? Explain how the
method chosen by the cartoonist effectively conveys a
political message.
What drawings, captions, or labels does the cartoonist use
to grab the reader’s attention? What did you notice first
about the cartoon?
Do you think cartoons are a good way to convey political
messages
Interpreting a Cartoon
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Who is/are the figure(s) in the cartoon
(name, title, position)?
When was it drawn (date or events
associated with it)?
What symbols are used?
Which cartoonists’ devices are used (ie.
Exaggerated physical features, props,
clothing, positioning of figures)?
What is the overall message of the
cartoon?
Why is the cartoon effective?
What do you think
is the message of
this political
cartoon?
Interpret this
political
cartoon.