What is colonialism?
The practice of one country controlling another region and imposing its systems.
What did European colonial expansion from the 15th century involve?
Europe's expansion across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australia, and Pacific islands.
What was India's economic status before European colonisation?
India was a vibrant economic and cultural powerhouse.
Which economist estimated India's share of world GDP before colonisation?
Angus Maddison.
Colonialism: European control
One country controls and imposes on another
European expansion start
15th century onwards
British victory at Plassey
1757, expanded East India Company's control
Battle of Colachel
1741, Dutch defeated in Travancore
Macaulay's educational policy
Promoted English over Indian traditions
Famines in Bengal
1770–1772, caused by crop failure and Company policies
Divide and rule
Strategy to control by fostering divisions
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1. Which description best defines colonialism?
2. What was a common consequence of colonial rule despite claims of a civilising mission?
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