HIS - History HIS 231 Lecture Notes - Henry Morton Stanley, Berlin Conference, Sepoy
9 Sep 2013
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2nd half of 19th c. the new imperialism, much larger in scope, creates governments and imposes cultures. Conditions of possibility: metal hulled ships and steam engines: very efficient, can sail up rivers , won"t crack. Congress of berlin (1885) to colonize congo, go up river, build forts along the way. Most of these colonies are established by private companies armed w/ weapons, taking over for profit. 1600- the dutch raise the price of pepper, and that boosts the british to get involved in the spice trade. Liz i gives british east india company a charter. 1750- officers of east india company break off on their own. Conquers bengal, and others follow till by 1840 all of india is controlled by private company w/ private military. The cartridges are greased with animal fat that is unclean to muslims and hindus, so they refuse to handle them. Brits would cut of hands to enforce loyalty.
