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What was a primary cause of the Revolt of 1857?
What was a primary cause of the Revolt of 1857?
- Accumulated popular discontent against British policies (correct)
- A sudden change in British leadership
- Increased military presence in urban areas
- Weakness of local governments
Which social group was NOT mentioned as a participant in the Revolt of 1857?
Which social group was NOT mentioned as a participant in the Revolt of 1857?
- Traders (correct)
- Common people
- Princes
- Zamindars
What factor contributed to the failure of the Revolt of 1857?
What factor contributed to the failure of the Revolt of 1857?
- Massive support from local populations
- Advanced military tactics of the rebels
- Lack of coordination among different factions (correct)
- Strong unity among the rebels
What was one of the effects of the Revolt of 1857 on colonial rule in India?
What was one of the effects of the Revolt of 1857 on colonial rule in India?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the Revolt of 1857?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the Revolt of 1857?
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British Expansion Policies
British Expansion Policies
The methods used by the British to gain control over India, often resulting in discontent and rebellions.
Causes of the 1857 Revolt
Causes of the 1857 Revolt
The various factors contributing to the outbreak of the Revolt, including discontent with British policies, economic exploitation, and social unrest.
Actors in the 1857 Revolt
Actors in the 1857 Revolt
The groups involved in the Revolt, encompassing princes, zamindars, soldiers, common people, and various social classes.
Spread of the 1857 Revolt
Spread of the 1857 Revolt
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Effects of the 1857 Revolt
Effects of the 1857 Revolt
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Study Notes
Prior Knowledge
- Students have prior knowledge of tribal revolts in the Indian subcontinent.
Learning Objectives
- When a revolt occurs
- Nature of the revolt
- Actors involved in the revolt
- Causes of the revolt
- How the revolt unfolded
- Spread of the revolt
- Suppression of the revolt
- Reasons for the revolt's failure
- Effects of the revolt
- Changes in colonial rule after 1857
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- British expansion policies aimed to dominate the Indian subcontinent politically
- Policies led to widespread dissatisfaction among diverse social groups.
- Numerous uprisings, especially by tribal people, show growing discontent.
When Does a Revolt Occur?
- The 1857 revolt was the culmination of long-standing discontent against British policies in India.
- Discontent accumulated over a century, from 1757 to 1857
- Political and economic exploitation led to dissatisfaction among Indian elite and the masses
- Several local uprisings, like peasant and tribal rebellions, showed growing unrest against British rule.
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