The Pros And Cons Of The British Colonization Of India
During the 19th century, Britain was able to colonize India because they saw it as a land of great diversity, which they took advantage of that diversity to gain control. India became one of Britain's most important colonies solely because they relied heavily on India as a source of raw materials. Although the Indians didn't agree with the standing of their country, Britain felt that they were being very generous in colonizing and modernizing India. Moreover, citizens of India felt that they weren't justified under the British colony because they were treated more like slaves, forced to do labor and working for low wages. Britain dominated India restricting them from attaining many government positions, and also limiting there rights to free will.
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In addition, the colonial rule against India had several other advantages which aid in the country's development in technology and advances in manufactured goods. In addition to colonization it led to an increased diversity of the Chinese and Indian culture in Britain. However, this manifested because many people from India and China began moving to
In addition, the colonial rule against India had several other advantages which aid in the country's development in technology and advances in manufactured goods. In addition to colonization it led to an increased diversity of the Chinese and Indian culture in Britain. However, this manifested because many people from India and China began moving to