After reading the Contexts & Connections essay in this chapter, research the topic further by taking a look at the following links. Suggested essay questions follow to help you digest this material.
On Empire and Education
Location: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1833macaulay-india.html
Description: Thomas McCauley argues in favor of making English the language of education for British India.
Indian Home Rule
Location: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~wldciv/world_civ_reader/world_civ_reader_2/gandhi.html
Description: Gandhi argues against British rule (and in favor of Hindi as the language of India).
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