1.2.1 - The Tea plantations
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What crop did the British cultivate in India that became popular?
💡 Hint: Think of the drink often enjoyed in Britain.
What was one method used by planters to recruit laborers?
💡 Hint: Consider how they might have forced or tricked workers.
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What crop became central to colonial agricultural practices in India?
💡 Hint: Think about what the British were particularly fond of.
True or False: The conditions for planters in tea plantations were similar to those of the laborers.
💡 Hint: Consider their lifestyle differences.
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Evaluate the long-term impacts of using coercive labor methods on the socio-economic structures in colonial India.
💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and future implications on society.
Propose solutions for labor rights violations identified in the context of the tea plantations.
💡 Hint: Think about both systemic changes and local awareness campaigns.
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