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The Legacy of British Imperialism in India
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The Legacy of British Imperialism in India

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Which company started British imperialism in India?

  • The British South India Company
  • The British East India Company (correct)
  • The British North India Company
  • The British West India Company

    • When did the British East India Company first land in India?

  • 1808
  • 1708
  • 1908
  • 1608 (correct)

    • What were the key sources of economic prosperity for Great Britain in India?

  • Military power, political control, and social influence
  • Technology, natural resources, and cultural exchange
  • Education, healthcare, and infrastructure development
  • Raw materials, cheap labor, and large markets for British goods (correct)

    • What were the cash crops encouraged by Britain in India?

    <p>Cotton, silk, and tea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to widespread food shortages and famine in India during British rule?

    <p>Encouragement of cash crops over food crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What damaged Indian industries during British rule in India?

    <p>Cheap manufactured goods from England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the British East India Company reinforce in India?

    <p>Traditional Indian class structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the transfer of administration from the British East India Company to the British Government?

    <p>Sepoy Rebellion (1857-58)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What positive legacies did British imperialism leave in India?

    <p>Infrastructure, communication networks, transportation networks, and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What negative legacy did British imperialism leave in India?

    <p>Economic exploitation, lack of factories and manufacturing, taxes on Indian produced goods, and depletion of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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