EIC
What does EIC stand for?
East India Company
What was the British Raj?
The new government in India
what is a rebellion?
When the people take over
what is a famine?
shortage of food that leads to starvation and death
What did the EIC do?
Trade
When did the British Raj take control?
1858
When was the Irish Rebellion?
1798
What disease caused potato plants to die?
Potato Blight
Why were Indian soldiers angry at the EIC
they used cow and pig fat on the bullets
How many miles of railway did they build?
25,000
Why were the Irish angry?
Religion, culture laws, not enough rights...
Why do people blame the Britrish?
They didn't help and made things worse
What date was the EIC created?
31st December 1600
Where did Indians have to go to take the test for a job in the Civil Service?
London
what happened after the rebellion?
the leaders were executed and imprisoned
How many people died and left?
1 million died and 1 million left.