Differing Views on the East India Company

Authors

Jillian Northern

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Description

There are two sides to every story, and the rise of the East India Company offers a clear example of how global commodities like tea can both enrich a culture and hide exploitation. Tea’s global importance—especially in relation to British imperial power—reveals both the celebrated and troubling aspects of the 18th and 19th centuries. While tea became a symbol of British refinement, its path from plantation to teacup was steeped in colonialism, coerced labor, and conflict. This project uses visual and historical sources to explore tea’s dual legacy within the context of British imperialism.

College Name

Honors College

Instructor Name

Reagan Grimsley

Publication Date

Spring 2025

Recommended Citation

Northern, Jillian, "Differing Views on the East India Company" (2025). HON 399 Study Abroad Posters. 26.
https://louis.uah.edu/honors-399/26