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There are many issues that erupted during the command of the British empire. The overruling power of the British caused a lot of tension between many group of colonies and different groups of people. Although it caused many issues some people were able to find ways in which it could benefit them. They used the power of the overruling country to their advantage at the same time that many people were upset.

The group that benefited from the European rule was those who were able to make the best of the situation. Many people were able to find jobs and security. One of the things that the Europeans wanted to do was start European education in the colonies. Many people cooperated in were able to make a great living due the innovation of the new source of power. After the education phase some people were able to receive higher education and become something such as lawyers and doctors. The colonies became a lot more civilized and this made a western class that was sophisticated which was of great importance to the Europeans.

While this is occurring there are also people who are not very pleased by the idea of being a colony and not independent. This idea that was in people’s heads cause many rebellions during this time. Between 1857-58 there was an Indian rebellion that erupted due to the British military doing things that ticked off the Hindus and the Muslim. These people were upset because they did not want to get converted into Christians. This triggered the rise of many people who had other problems with the rule of Great Britain previously to this matter. This rebellion made the British aware of the things that could occur when the people of India were provoked. Although there attempt was a good one the rebellion only lasted for a year and then was stopped causing Britain to seize governmental control of all of India.

In my opinion I think that it is interesting how the idea of colonial power had a great affect on every one who was a part of it. For some it was a positive thing while for others not so much. I understand that for the country in control could benefit but I never knew that people from the colonized area also found a way to live a more prosperous life so I found that of great interest.