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What was one of the main reasons for Indian resentment towards British rule in the mid-1800s?
What was one of the main reasons for Indian resentment towards British rule in the mid-1800s?
- The British imposition of heavy taxes on Indian citizens
- The British decision to divide India into separate territories
- The British refusal to allow Indians to practice their own religion
- The belief that the British wanted to convert them to Christianity (correct)
What offended the Indian soldiers' religious feelings and led to the Sepoy Mutiny?
What offended the Indian soldiers' religious feelings and led to the Sepoy Mutiny?
- Rumors about British weapons (correct)
- British attempts to recruit Indian soldiers for battle
- The British imposition of a new language in the army
- The promotion of British soldiers over Indian soldiers
Why did the Sepoy Mutiny fail?
Why did the Sepoy Mutiny fail?
- The Indians were divided along religious lines (correct)
- The British had support from other European powers
- The Indian soldiers lacked strong leadership
- The British had superior weapons and military tactics
What did the British government do after the Sepoy Mutiny?
What did the British government do after the Sepoy Mutiny?
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What was the impact of British rule on India's economy?
What was the impact of British rule on India's economy?
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What did the British East India Company control in India?
What did the British East India Company control in India?
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What did the term 'jewel in the crown' refer to in relation to India?
What did the term 'jewel in the crown' refer to in relation to India?
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What contributed to the decline of Indian industry under British rule?
What contributed to the decline of Indian industry under British rule?
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What was a major consequence of British rule on Indian agriculture?
What was a major consequence of British rule on Indian agriculture?
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How did most British officials' attitudes impact Indian culture?
How did most British officials' attitudes impact Indian culture?
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