COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
IMPERIALISM IN ASIA
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New British schools mostly benefited farmers, who learned new agriculture techniques.
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There was not a major effect, since only British students were allowed a western education.
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New British schools mostly benefited the sons of wealthy Indian families.
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A majority of people in India took advantage of new British schools to gain a better education.
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Detailed explanation-1: -How did the British rule affect the education system in India? British rule is said to have been responsible for the modernization witnessed in the Indian civilization. Lord Curzon’s efforts in the 20th century gave way to spread of higher education within the masses and channelized Indian education system.
Detailed explanation-2: -But, it was Charles Grant who pressed for the universalization of British’ education in India. It effects are : Indians could develop modernity, secularism, democratic attitudes and rationality along with Nationalistic ideals. The impetus was received for the local literature and languages.
Detailed explanation-3: -Higher political knowledge and aspirations. Improvement of government in the native states. Security of life and property. Services of educated administrators, who have achieved these results.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Charter Act of 1813 This act set aside an annual sum of Rs. 1 lakh to be used in educating the Indian subjects. During all this time the Christian missionaries were active in mass educating the people but they concentrated more on religious teachings and conversions.