Positive+Effects+of+Imperialism

__ Positive Effects __
The colonization of India by the British contributed to many positive short term and long term effects in that it helped India become the third most populated country in the world.

__ Short Term Effects __
Britain's colonization of India resulted in the establishment of the third largest railroad network in the world around 40,000 miles of track. They also made modern road networks, bridges and irrigation canals which helped transportation in India. The technology also increased. Such as the building of dams and the construction of telephone and telegraph lines. Sanitation and public health also improved. British troops helped clear all bandits out of India and they also ended local warfare among competing rulers. Britain also set up a productive government to help take control in India. Also, there was a practice of burning a woman when her husband died as a sign of respect for the husband. This practice was quickly was banned by the British. So now, widows could live on and remarry.

__ Long Term Effects﻿ __
=== The British introduced a democratic government in India which is still being used today. The colonization of India led to industrialization to reach India and they recieved more advanced technology. The general education rates increased as a result of more schools being built. Britain also improved India's poor military infra-structure. People from India also began to speak English since Britain controlled them for so long. Britain also improved there poor economy. After India gained its independance, it prospered for a period of time after. ===

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