Ch. 25.3 Guided Notes

The Sepoy Mutiny, or __________________ as it is called in India, failed due to a lack of organization and rivalries between __________________ and __________________ .

First War of Independence; Hindus; Muslims

__________________ began a nationalist movement in India based on __________________ resistance, which ultimately led to Indian independence.

Gandhi; nonviolent

The __________________, formed in 1885, pushed for a share in the governing of India but faced internal difficulties due to differences between Hindus and Muslims.

Indian National Congress

In response to British disdain for __________________ culture, a cultural awakening in India emerged which led to the search for a new national identity and a modern form of __________________ expression.

Indian; literary

__________________ were Indian soldiers who served under British officers and were hired by the __________________, which had been granted power to become actively involved in Indian political and military affairs.

Sepoys; British East India Company

The life mission of Rabindranath __________________, a __________________ and __________________ as well as many other things, was to promote pride in the face of British domination.

Tagore; writer; poet

How did British rule influence Indian society?

changes brought about by British rule such as new roads, rail network and universities; the causes and effects of British prejudice towards Indian culture and society

Economic costs of British rule in India were great and included the destruction of local __________________, such as the Indian __________________ industry, which put thousands of women out of work.

industries; textile

The failed rebellion helped fuel Indian __________________ and prompted the British Parliament to transfer powers from the East India Company directly to the __________________ .

nationalism; British government

In their efforts to bring order and stability to India, the British implemented a new school system, built __________________ and a __________________ network, and introduced a new __________________ service.

roads/canals; rail; postal