Indian National Movement: First Phase

Caste, community, and regional feelings began to weaken as people from all parts of the country worked together in these industries.

They helped people come in contact with each other, facilitating communication and connectivity.

The peasant had to pay high taxes, the artisan was ruined by foreign competition, and the factory worker received very low wages.

<p>The British made no attempt to encourage agriculture and industry; instead, they treated India as a cheap source of raw materials and a market for British goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The spread of modern education was limited, and India was made to pay for the upkeep of the British army and the wars Britain fought.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors such as the drain of India's wealth, frequent famines, and British superiority complex contributed to the rise of nationalism in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The drain of India's wealth led to a political awakening among the people as it increased poverty and dissatisfaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The British superiority complex led to growing opposition to British rule as Indians were treated as inferior and discriminated against.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The growing sense of unity among the Indian people and the perception of India as a single nation led to the feeling of nationalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent famines and the steady drain of India's wealth were indicators of poverty during the rise of nationalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers