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Great Britain

Takes Control

By the early 1800s, Great Britain had moved into India. Britain had

set up a company called the East India Company. Leaders who were
chosen by the British government ruled the company.

The East India Company controlled about half of India. Indian
princes controlled the other half of the country. These princes promised

to be loyal to Great Britain.

The British caused many
changes in India. Some changes

were good for Indians. The
British built hospitals and

schools throughout the

country. They also paved
roads and built railway

systems. The Indian Civil

Service was created by the
British. This gave Indians

good-paying jobs.

Other changes hurt the
people in India. And, the

Indians were not happy
with the British.

The East India Company
headquarters in London
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