India

__**British Imperialism in India**__ 

India was a colony that was very important to the British Empire. India was colonized by Great Britain in 1757 after British Forces won a important victory over French and Indian forces in the Battle of Plasse. Until 1858 India was ruled by Great Britain and the East India Company. India was a major supply center for raw materials for the Britain during the age of Industrialization. Britain also forced India to buy its products rather than India's own products. India was often referred to as Britain's, " Jewel in the crown". Britain also set up a railroad network in India to transport goods. These goods included tea, indigo, coffee, cotton, and jute. India's railroad system became the third largest in the world at that time. India was also modernized by Great Britain. Great Britain set up universities and schools that increased literacy in India. The British were very racist toward the Indian people though.

__**Negative Effects**__ 

The British were very racist toward the Indian people though. Britain also controlled Indians economy. Britain almost put the India textile industry out of business. The production of cash crops also decreased food production causing famine. These factors led to the Sepoy Mutiny and the Indian National Congress & Muslim league.



