Practice No Time For Clemency (2.5.5) - Rebels and the Raj The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations
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No time for clemency

Practice - No time for clemency

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What did Governor General Canning advocate in response to the uprising?

💡 Hint: Think about what he thought error might lead to.

Question 2 Easy

How did the British press react to calls for mercy?

💡 Hint: What was the general sentiment in Britain at that time?

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Question 1

What approach did Canning suggest in response to the uprising?

Clemency
Revenge
Indifference

💡 Hint: Think about what his suggestions might lead to per the public perception.

Question 2

True or False: The British press supported Canning's proposal for leniency.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the overarching sentiment at the time.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Critically assess how media coverage could change public sentiment in modern contexts similar to the 1857 uprising.

💡 Hint: Consider contemporary examples where media narratives shaped public response.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explore the implications of ridicule in political discourse and its potential outcomes.

💡 Hint: Use examples from both historical and modern political landscapes.

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