3.2.7 - Indian Trade, Colonialism and the Global System
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What significant textile was exported by India before the colonial period?
💡 Hint: Think about the materials used for clothing.
Define the term 'tariffs' as used in colonial trade.
💡 Hint: What did governments use to protect local industries?
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What was the primary reason for the decline of Indian textile exports during the colonial period?
💡 Hint: Focus on the impact of British policies on Indian goods.
True or False: India had a trade surplus with Britain during the colonial era.
💡 Hint: Consider which side gained economically.
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Evaluate the consequences of Britain's trade policies on the socio-economics of colonial India.
💡 Hint: Think about how these policies reshaped the Indian economy.
Propose alternative economic strategies India could have employed to counteract British colonial policies.
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples of resistance to colonial economic practices.
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