The Growth of British Power in India

By sbayne32

  • The Treaty of Paris

    After India became a battlefield during the global struggle between Britain and France, the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763. The Treaty gave the British control over much of India, marking the start of the British empire in India.

  • The Regulating Act

    The British needed a way to govern the large area of India, so the Regulating Act was passed, creating the office of governor general. This allowed them to exercise political authority over the territory controlled by the East India Tea Company.

  • The India Act

    This act required the governor general to be chosen from outside the tea company and it made the company directors subject to parliamentary supervision.

  • Total Control

    In 1818 the British controlled territory that was occupied by 180 million Indians. That was 50 times the amount of people they had controlled in the American Colonies.

  • Indian Slavery Act

    This act was passed by British rule, outlawing slavery in India.

  • Empress of India

    Queen Victoria gave herself the title of "Empress of India". Her image became a common sight throughout India.