Growth of Nationalism in India

Vocabulary flashcards covering the emergence of nationalism in India, the impact of economic exploitation on various social classes, and the repressive policies of Lord Lytton.

Nationalism ($19^{th}$ Century)

The emergence of national political consciousness and strong feelings that grew in India during the second half of the century due to economic, social, and political factors.

Economic Exploitation

The most important factor that aroused opposition to British rule, as Indians realized British policies promoted their own interests at the cost of Indian welfare.

Peasants

The main victims of colonial policies who paid exorbitant land revenue and taxes, which led them into the clutches of landlords and moneylenders.

Artisans and Craftsmen

A group whose livelihood was crippled when the English East India Company used political power to destroy Indian handicrafts, making India a source of raw materials and a market for British products.

The Working Class

A new social class born from the growth of modern industries that, despite being a small section of the population, held a broad national outlook and significant political thinking.

Educated Indians

A class that faced bleak employment and promotion prospects in government service and realized British policies were keeping India economically backward.

Lord Lytton

The Viceroy of India from $1876$ to $1880$ whose repressive colonial policies acted as a powerful stimulus for the growth of national sentiment among Indians.

Repressive Colonial Policies

Measures followed by the British to make India subservient to the needs of Britain, serving as major barriers to India's economic, social, cultural, intellectual, and political development.