Practice - Manchester Comes to India
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Practice Questions
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What was the share of Indian textiles in exports in 1811-12?
💡 Hint: Look at the initial statistics discussed in the chapter.
Who pressured the East India Company regarding import duties?
💡 Hint: Think about the interests of the manufacturers.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What percentage of India’s exports was piece-goods by 1850-51?
💡 Hint: Think about the drastic reduction after Manchester's rise.
True or False: The East India Company worked to promote Indian textiles in the market.
💡 Hint: Remember their role in imposing trade monopolies.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the implications of British industrialization on India's economic independence in the 19th century. How did this shape the modern Indian economy?
💡 Hint: Reflect on both economic and political aspects.
Explore the social ramifications for traditional weaver communities as competition from Manchester textiles increased. What did this mean for their craft and culture?
💡 Hint: Think about craft heritage and community impacts.
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