new imperialism and india
J.A.R. Marriott list (what are) at least five benefits of imperialism as cited by this author?
-communication and transportation systems -irrigation system that increased farmland and agricultural production -improved sanitation -social welfare -higher standard of living
Romesh Dutt what benefits has Indian gained during British imperialism, according to Dutt?
Dutt points out several benefits enjoyed by India - Western education and modern sciences, thought, and life. The British also built a strong, efficient government and provided wise laws as well as a judicial system
Jawaharlal Nehru what negative effects of new imperialism did Nehru point out?
Indian economic development was interrupted when the British broke up old Indian industries and craft enterprises. India supplied raw materials and agricultural products for England, and India was a market for British industrial products. As a result, people lost their jobs -unemployment and poverty rose greatly in India
O.P. Austin what are the benefits of imperialism to the colonizer?
the colonizer receives tropical produce (fruit) from the "garden spot" England, being in the northern latitudes, is unable to support such agricultural about as the more equatorial areas
what are the benefits to the colony?
the colony benefits from imperialism because it receives food and manufactured goods from industrial factories in Britain roads, canals, railways, and schools are "additional blessings of civilization" that the colony receives
Dadabhai Naoroji how is imperialism both positive and negative for India, according to Naoroji?
this Indian speaker refers to the British colonial rule as a "knife of sugar" sugar is sweet but a knife cuts and can kill. Indians enjoyed peace and order that the British maintain but they suffered from material poverty. The British held ALL the high government positions and lived off of India