To what extent do you agree with the following statement.

'British colonial rule was responsible for the decline of India and only benefitted England'.

The following are specific sub questions (paragraphs) that you should address in your response.

• What were the motives behind the British imperialistic expansion generally and with specific reference to India?

• What were the impacts of the colonisation of India on the Indians (good and bad)?

• What were the impacts of the colonisation of India on the British (good and bad)?

Use the following guide to help you structure and write this response:

Introduction

P1. Discussion of the British motives for empire.

• What is meant by the term 'Age of imperialism'

• Describe British imperial ambitions, what did they hope to gain?

• What were the aims of the East India Company and how did this ultimately lead to British government rule of India?

P2. Explain the negative aspects of colonisation for India

P3. Explain the positive aspects of colonisation for India

P4. Explain the positive aspects of colonisation for the United Kingdom

P5. Explain the negative aspects of colonisation for the United Kingdom

Conclusion